Malevolence vs Nightmare of Decay
Malevolence and Nightmare of Decay both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Malevolence (2019) is 3 years older than Nightmare of Decay (2022). Nightmare of Decay is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Malevolence (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Malevolence |  Nightmare of Decay | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 96.1% positive (2,813 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ERMedia | Checkmaty |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Malevolence (2019) is 3 years older than Nightmare of Decay (2022).
- Nightmare of Decay is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Malevolence (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Malevolence is Deck Unsupported, Nightmare of Decay is Deck Playable.
Malevolence vs Nightmare of Decay — FAQ
- Should I play Malevolence or Nightmare of Decay first?
- If you want chronology, Malevolence (2019) came out before Nightmare of Decay (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 Malevolence and Nightmare of Decay similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.