Slime Trader
Released Sep 2026
Summon, place, and merge slimes to stop the larvae pouring from the pen. Collect 111 slimes across 12 grades from F to XXX, grow through runes and rebirths, trade eligible Steam Inventory items, and climb the stage leaderboard in this casual pixel-art horde defense game.
46% positive · 126 reviews
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Released, content planned but development status unclear
Low confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Slime Trader launched on September 19, 2026 as a free-to-play casual horde defense game. Just three days after launch, on September 22, 2026, the developer published a roadmap announcing three planned additions: a guild system, guild raids, and a "Raise the King Slime" feature — confirming that additional content is actively planned beyond the base release.
However, in that same post the developer disclosed a significant financial concern: the game's revenue is currently not enough to cover its server operating costs. The developer attributed this in part to what they describe as inaccurate or malicious reviews affecting visibility. While they express commitment to continued improvement, the financial strain they've publicly acknowledged creates real uncertainty about whether the announced roadmap can be delivered as planned. This is a studio distress signal that has not been resolved by any subsequent communication.
The store description highlights Steam Inventory trading, leaderboards, and lobby chat as core features — all of which require ongoing server infrastructure, making the financial sustainability concern especially relevant to the game's continued operation.
Evidence
Developer published a roadmap listing three upcoming features: guild system, guild raids, and 'Raise the King Slime'. Confirms content is planned beyond the base release.
Developer states the game's revenue is not enough to cover server costs, raising concerns about the studio's ability to sustain development and server operations.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Enter the Game Studios
Achievements
100
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
MERGE SLIMES. HOLD BACK THE SWARM.
The pen is filling with larvae, and your slimes attack automatically from outside the fence. Summon random slimes, drag them into position, and merge two of the same grade to create a stronger one. A modest defense line soon becomes a screen-filling battle against a relentless swarm.BUILD YOUR OWN DEFENSE
Discover 111 unique pixel-art slimes across 12 grades, from F to XXX. As grades rise, new attack styles become available—from single shots, piercing rounds, and spread fire to flames, lasers, explosions, and rocket barrages. Every merge can change the resulting type, so adapt your formation as it grows.RUNES AND REBIRTHS
Equip up to 16 runes and combine eight effect types, including damage, attack speed, critical hits, range, gold gain, boss damage, overdrive charge, and rebirth-point gain. Rebirth returns stage progress to 1-1 and grants points for drawing more runes, while your slimes, gold, and summon cost remain intact.OWN, TRADE, AND COMPETE ON STEAM
Own and trade adorable slimes, each lovingly drawn by hand, through your Steam Inventory.Move eligible high-grade slimes and runes to your Steam Inventory and trade supported items with other players. Compare stage-and-round progress on the Steam leaderboard, and talk with other defenders in global or language-based Steam lobby chats.
KEY FEATURES
- Lovingly hand-drawn slimes and bugs!
- 111 individually illustrated slimes
- 12 grades from F to XXX with simple two-unit merging
- Seven attack styles that open up as grades rise
- Five rounds per stage, escalating swarms, and bosses that summon mini larvae
- Eight rune types and a 4×4, 16-slot equipment grid
- Rebirth progression that preserves your slimes, gold, and summon cost
- Steam Inventory integration, supported player trading, leaderboards, and lobby chat
- Interface support for 13 languages
Steam Inventory, trading, leaderboard, and lobby chat features require a Steam connection.
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Last evaluated Sep 26, 2026
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