Choose Ogre
Choose Ogre if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Turn Notifications, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. Ogre launched in 2017.
Ogre vs Slay
Ogre and Slay both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Slay (2016) is 1 year older than Ogre (2017). Slay scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Ogre (68.2% 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 Slay
Choose Slay if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.9% positive across 164 reviews.
Both Ogre and Slay sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Ogre |  Slay | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.2% positive (211 reviews) | 90.9% positive (164 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Auroch Digital | Sean O'Connor |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Slay (2016) is 1 year older than Ogre (2017).
- Slay scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Ogre (68.2% positive).
- Slay is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Ogre (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Ogre vs Slay — FAQ
- Which is better, Ogre or Slay?
- On Steam reviews Slay scores higher (90.9% positive) than Ogre (68.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Slay is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Ogre or Slay first?
- If you want chronology, Slay (2016) came out before Ogre (2017). 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 Ogre and Slay similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.