Choose Slave's Sword
Choose Slave's Sword if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Slave's Sword launched in 2018.
Slave's Sword vs The fairy tale you don't know
Slave's Sword and The fairy tale you don't know both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Slave's Sword (2018) is 3 years older than The fairy tale you don't know (2021). Slave's Sword scores higher on Steam reviews (66% positive) than The fairy tale you don't know (47.6% 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 The fairy tale you don't know
Choose The fairy tale you don't know if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 49% cheaper on the Steam Store. The fairy tale you don't know launched in 2021.
Both Slave's Sword and The fairy tale you don't know sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Slave's Sword |  The fairy tale you don't know | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 7.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66% positive (100 reviews) | 47.6% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Circle Poison | Flying Panjandrum / ふらいんぐパンジャンドラム |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Slave's Sword (2018) is 3 years older than The fairy tale you don't know (2021).
- Slave's Sword scores higher on Steam reviews (66% positive) than The fairy tale you don't know (47.6% positive).
- The fairy tale you don't know is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than Slave's Sword (7.59 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Slave's Sword vs The fairy tale you don't know — FAQ
- Should I play Slave's Sword or The fairy tale you don't know first?
- If you want chronology, Slave's Sword (2018) came out before The fairy tale you don't know (2021). 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 Slave's Sword and The fairy tale you don't know similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.