Choose The True Slime King
Choose The True Slime King if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The True Slime King launched in 2023.
The True Slime King vs Vylan
The True Slime King and Vylan both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Vylan (2021) is 2 years older than The True Slime King (2023). Vylan is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The True Slime King (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Vylan
Choose Vylan if you want a Strategy and Casual game with Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vylan launched in 2021.
Both The True Slime King and Vylan sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 |  Vylan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Josh Penn-Pierson | Jesse Madyson |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Vylan (2021) is 2 years older than The True Slime King (2023).
- Vylan is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The True Slime King (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
The True Slime King vs Vylan — FAQ
- Should I play The True Slime King or Vylan first?
- If you want chronology, Vylan (2021) 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 Vylan similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.