Games like Slots & Daggers
If you like Slots & Daggers (roguelite, slot machine and fantasy), these 10 games are similar in what you do and how you play. They go from most to least similar.
Peglin
- In common: short sessions and progression
For a short, light session: aiming, dropping and watching the bounces takes little energy and is very satisfying.
Luck be a Landlord
- In common: short sessions
When you want to think a little without effort: every spin is a small pleasure and a run lasts under an hour.
Balatro
- In common: short sessions and progression
- Difference: more thinking
A full run fits into half an hour and you can pause between hands whenever you like. Thinking a little with no time pressure makes it perfect for the sofa.
BALL x PIT
- In common: short sessions and progression
- Difference: more action
When you want short, explosive runs where every ball combination brings something new.
Loop Hero
- In common: progression and short sessions
- Difference: longer sessions
When you want decisions without reflexes: combat is automatic and you can pause at any moment.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
- In common: short sessions and progression
When you want quick, explosive card runs where you always unlock something new.
(the) Gnorp Apologue
- In common: short sessions and progression
- Difference: easier
When you want an incremental with surprises and things to discover, in stints you can leave and pick up again.
Boneraiser Minions
- In common: short sessions and progression
- Difference: more action
When you want short runs where your army grows by itself and you always unlock something new.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
- In common: short sessions and progression
When you have a short break and want to think a bit without stress: each level lasts a few minutes.
Mini Metro
- In common: short sessions
- Difference: less progression
When you have a short while and feel like thinking a little: each game lasts between 10 and 20 minutes.
How we pick them
We compare the tags the Steam community gives each game with our own classification: what you do (action, story, building…), the difficulty, how long sessions last and whether you play alone or with others. Nobody pays to appear.
About Slots & Daggers
A slot machine turned into roguelite combat: you spin, stop each reel, and whatever weapons, shields and heals land take effect; the monster strikes back after every spin. Between fights you buy symbols, and between runs, permanent upgrades.
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