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Slime Rancher vs Totemlands

Slime Rancher and Totemlands both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Slime Rancher (2017) is 4 years older than Totemlands (2021). Slime Rancher scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than Totemlands (90% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Slime Rancher

Choose Slime Rancher if you want an Action experience. 64,472 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Totemlands

Choose Totemlands if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Totemlands launched in 2021.

Both Slime Rancher and Totemlands sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

Slime Rancher vs Totemlands — Steam metadata comparison
Slime Rancher — Steam game coverSlime RancherTotemlands — Steam game coverTotemlands
Released20172021
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, SimulationIndie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews98.1% positive (64,472 reviews)90% positive (30 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMonomi ParkHobofeller

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Slime Rancher vs Totemlands — FAQ

Should I play Slime Rancher or Totemlands first?
If you want chronology, Slime Rancher (2017) came out before Totemlands (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Slime Rancher and Totemlands similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Slime Rancher run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Slime Rancher is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Totemlands doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.