Choose Zahalia
Choose Zahalia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Zahalia launched in 2018.
Zahalia vs Hack and Slime
Zahalia and Hack and Slime both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Zahalia (2018) is 4 years older than Hack and Slime (2022). Hack and Slime scores higher on Steam reviews (72.7% positive) than Zahalia (64.3% 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 Hack and Slime
Choose Hack and Slime if you want an Action, RPG, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hack and Slime launched in 2022.
Both Zahalia and Hack and Slime sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Zahalia |  Hack and Slime | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.3% positive (14 reviews) | 72.7% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LunarCore Games | BULLWARESOFT, SpoonBox Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Zahalia (2018) is 4 years older than Hack and Slime (2022).
- Hack and Slime scores higher on Steam reviews (72.7% positive) than Zahalia (64.3% positive).
- Hack and Slime is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Zahalia (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Zahalia vs Hack and Slime — FAQ
- Should I play Zahalia or Hack and Slime first?
- If you want chronology, Zahalia (2018) came out before Hack and Slime (2022). 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 Zahalia and Hack and Slime similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.