Choose Malicious Payload
Choose Malicious Payload if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. Malicious Payload launched in 2021.
Malicious Payload vs Combat Mech VR
Malicious Payload and Combat Mech VR both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Combat Mech VR (2020) is 1 year older than Malicious Payload (2021). Malicious Payload is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Combat Mech VR (0.49 USD vs. 0.99 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 Combat Mech VR
Choose Combat Mech VR if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Combat Mech VR launched in 2020.
Both Malicious Payload and Combat Mech VR sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Malicious Payload |  Combat Mech VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.49 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Last Howl | Chun Y. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Combat Mech VR (2020) is 1 year older than Malicious Payload (2021).
- Malicious Payload is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Combat Mech VR (0.49 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
Malicious Payload vs Combat Mech VR — FAQ
- Should I play Malicious Payload or Combat Mech VR first?
- If you want chronology, Combat Mech VR (2020) came out before Malicious Payload (2021). 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 Malicious Payload and Combat Mech VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.