Deus Ex: Invisible War vs Slayer Shock
Deus Ex: Invisible War and Slayer Shock 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. Deus Ex: Invisible War (2007) is 9 years older than Slayer Shock (2016). Deus Ex: Invisible War scores higher on Steam reviews (58.8% positive) than Slayer Shock (57.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Deus Ex: Invisible War |  Slayer Shock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.8% positive (1,564 reviews) | 57.8% positive (83 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ion Storm | Minor Key Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deus Ex: Invisible War (2007) is 9 years older than Slayer Shock (2016).
- Deus Ex: Invisible War scores higher on Steam reviews (58.8% positive) than Slayer Shock (57.8% positive).
- Deus Ex: Invisible War is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Slayer Shock (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Deus Ex: Invisible War is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Slayer Shock has no Deck rating yet.
Deus Ex: Invisible War vs Slayer Shock — FAQ
- Should I play Deus Ex: Invisible War or Slayer Shock first?
- If you want chronology, Deus Ex: Invisible War (2007) came out before Slayer Shock (2016). 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 Deus Ex: Invisible War and Slayer Shock 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 Deus Ex: Invisible War run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deus Ex: Invisible War is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Slayer Shock doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.