Choose Malicious Payload
Choose Malicious Payload if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. Malicious Payload launched in 2021.
Malicious Payload vs Deep Space Salvage Crew VR
Malicious Payload and Deep Space Salvage Crew VR 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. Malicious Payload (2021) is 1 year older than Deep Space Salvage Crew VR (2022). Malicious Payload is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Deep Space Salvage Crew VR (0.49 USD vs. 18.99 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 Deep Space Salvage Crew VR
Choose Deep Space Salvage Crew VR if you want an Early Access experience. Deep Space Salvage Crew VR launched in 2022.
Both Malicious Payload and Deep Space Salvage Crew VR sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Deep Space Salvage Crew VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.49 USD | 18.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 60% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Last Howl | Kitten Fortress |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Malicious Payload (2021) is 1 year older than Deep Space Salvage Crew VR (2022).
- Malicious Payload is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Deep Space Salvage Crew VR (0.49 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
Malicious Payload vs Deep Space Salvage Crew VR — FAQ
- Should I play Malicious Payload or Deep Space Salvage Crew VR first?
- If you want chronology, Malicious Payload (2021) came out before Deep Space Salvage Crew VR (2022). 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 Deep Space Salvage Crew VR 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.