Choose Slash or Die 2
Choose Slash or Die 2 if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slash or Die 2 launched in 2018.
Slash or Die 2 vs Dredgers
Slash or Die 2 and Dredgers both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Slash or Die 2 (2018) is 1 year older than Dredgers (2019). Slash or Die 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Dredgers (85.9% 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 Dredgers
Choose Dredgers if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Dredgers launched in 2019.
Both Slash or Die 2 and Dredgers sit in Indie 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
 Slash or Die 2 |  Dredgers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 85.9% positive (234 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ClickGames | Pirate-Rob |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Slash or Die 2 (2018) is 1 year older than Dredgers (2019).
- Slash or Die 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Dredgers (85.9% positive).
- Slash or Die 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Dredgers (5.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Dredgers is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Slash or Die 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Slash or Die 2 vs Dredgers — FAQ
- Should I play Slash or Die 2 or Dredgers first?
- If you want chronology, Slash or Die 2 (2018) came out before Dredgers (2019). 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 Slash or Die 2 and Dredgers similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.