Choose Slayaway Camp
Choose Slayaway Camp if it's currently about 31% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slayaway Camp launched in 2016.
Slayaway Camp vs Slayaway Camp 2
Slayaway Camp and Slayaway Camp 2 both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Slayaway Camp (2016) is 8 years older than Slayaway Camp 2 (2024). Slayaway Camp scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Slayaway Camp 2 (91.2% 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 Slayaway Camp 2
Choose Slayaway Camp 2 if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Slayaway Camp 2 launched in 2024.
Both Slayaway Camp and Slayaway Camp 2 sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 Slayaway Camp |  Slayaway Camp 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (478 reviews) | 91.2% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blue Wizard Digital | Blue Wizard Digital |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Slayaway Camp (2016) is 8 years older than Slayaway Camp 2 (2024).
- Slayaway Camp scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Slayaway Camp 2 (91.2% positive).
- Slayaway Camp is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than Slayaway Camp 2 (8.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Slayaway Camp is Deck Playable, Slayaway Camp 2 is Deck Verified.
Slayaway Camp vs Slayaway Camp 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Slayaway Camp or Slayaway Camp 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Slayaway Camp (2016) came out before Slayaway Camp 2 (2024). 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 Slayaway Camp and Slayaway Camp 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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.