Choose Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade
Choose Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade launched in 2018.
Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade vs 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave-
Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade and 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade (2018) is 6 years older than 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- (2024). Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- (82.4% 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 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave-
Choose 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- launched in 2024.
Both Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade and 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade |  終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (90 reviews) | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ONEONE1 | 渡里laboratory |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade (2018) is 6 years older than 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- (2024).
- Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- (82.4% positive).
- Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade is Deck Unsupported, 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- is Deck Verified.
Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade vs 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- — FAQ
- Should I play Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade or 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- first?
- If you want chronology, Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade (2018) came out before 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- (2024). 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 Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade and 終わりの森 -Forest of soul slave- similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.