Choose Slash or Die 2
Choose Slash or Die 2 if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slash or Die 2 launched in 2018.
Slash or Die 2 vs Dark Year
Slash or Die 2 and Dark Year both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Slash or Die 2 (2018) is 5 years older than Dark Year (2023). Slash or Die 2 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Dark Year (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Dark Year
Choose Dark Year if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dark Year launched in 2023.
Both Slash or Die 2 and Dark Year sit in Action and 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 |  Dark Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ClickGames | Alexsandro Andrade |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Slash or Die 2 (2018) is 5 years older than Dark Year (2023).
- Slash or Die 2 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Dark Year (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Slash or Die 2 vs Dark Year — FAQ
- Should I play Slash or Die 2 or Dark Year first?
- If you want chronology, Slash or Die 2 (2018) came out before Dark Year (2023). 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 Dark Year similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.