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The True Slime King vs Afterthought

The True Slime King and Afterthought both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Afterthought (2022) is 1 year older than The True Slime King (2023). The True Slime King is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than Afterthought (9.99 USD vs. 16.99 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 The True Slime King

Choose The True Slime King if you want an Adventure game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. The True Slime King launched in 2023.

Choose Afterthought

Choose Afterthought if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Afterthought launched in 2022.

Both The True Slime King and Afterthought sit in Action and Indie 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

The True Slime King vs Afterthought — Steam metadata comparison
The True Slime King — Steam game coverThe True Slime KingAfterthought — Steam game coverAfterthought
Released20232022
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD16.99 USD
Steam reviews7 reviews100% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersJosh Penn-PiersonStudio Moondowner

Side by side

The True Slime King vs Afterthought — FAQ

Should I play The True Slime King or Afterthought first?
If you want chronology, Afterthought (2022) came out before The True Slime King (2023). 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 The True Slime King and Afterthought similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
The True Slime King vs Afterthought — Verdict (2026) · imho.run