Choose AMID EVIL
Choose AMID EVIL if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,399 Steam reviews back the pick.
AMID EVIL vs AxeSlinger
AMID EVIL and AxeSlinger both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. AMID EVIL (2019) is 7 years older than AxeSlinger (2026). AxeSlinger is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than AMID EVIL (2.99 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 AxeSlinger
Choose AxeSlinger if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. AxeSlinger launched in 2026.
Both AMID EVIL and AxeSlinger sit in Action 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
 AMID EVIL |  AxeSlinger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (5,399 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Indefatigable | StoneDeadShred |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- AMID EVIL (2019) is 7 years older than AxeSlinger (2026).
- AxeSlinger is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than AMID EVIL (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- AMID EVIL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; AxeSlinger has no Deck rating yet.
AMID EVIL vs AxeSlinger — FAQ
- Should I play AMID EVIL or AxeSlinger first?
- If you want chronology, AMID EVIL (2019) came out before AxeSlinger (2026). 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 AMID EVIL and AxeSlinger similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Does AMID EVIL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AMID EVIL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. AxeSlinger doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.