Choose The True Slime King
Choose The True Slime King if you want an Adventure game with Keyboard Only Option. The True Slime King launched in 2023.
The True Slime King vs Barfy's Adventure
The True Slime King and Barfy's Adventure 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. Barfy's Adventure is free; The True Slime King is paid (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 Barfy's Adventure
Choose Barfy's Adventure if you want a Free To Play and Early Access game with Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero.
Both The True Slime King and Barfy's Adventure sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Barfy's Adventure | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Josh Penn-Pierson | barfy.net |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Barfy's Adventure is free; The True Slime King is paid (9.99 USD).
The True Slime King vs Barfy's Adventure — FAQ
- Are The True Slime King and Barfy's Adventure 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.
- Is Barfy's Adventure free?
- Yes — Barfy's Adventure is a free-to-play Steam title. The True Slime King is paid (9.99 USD).