Choose Slime Rancher
Choose Slime Rancher if you want an Action experience. 64,472 Steam reviews back the pick.
Slime Rancher vs 7-minute HOP
Slime Rancher and 7-minute HOP 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 1 year older than 7-minute HOP (2018). 7-minute HOP is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Slime Rancher (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 7-minute HOP
Choose 7-minute HOP if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. 7-minute HOP launched in 2018.
Both Slime Rancher and 7-minute HOP 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 |  7-minute HOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.1% positive (64,472 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Monomi Park | VladProduction |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Slime Rancher (2017) is 1 year older than 7-minute HOP (2018).
- 7-minute HOP is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Slime Rancher (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Slime Rancher vs 7-minute HOP — FAQ
- Should I play Slime Rancher or 7-minute HOP first?
- If you want chronology, Slime Rancher (2017) came out before 7-minute HOP (2018). 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 7-minute HOP 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.