Choose Dum-Dum
Choose Dum-Dum if you want an Adventure experience. Dum-Dum launched in 2021.
Dum-Dum vs Malware
Dum-Dum and Malware both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Dum-Dum (2021) is 3 years older than Malware (2024). Dum-Dum scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Malware (80.8% positive). 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 Malware
Choose Malware if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Malware launched in 2024.
Both Dum-Dum and Malware sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam, 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
 Dum-Dum |  Malware | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (35 reviews) | 80.8% positive (78 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hogo Company | Odd Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Dum-Dum (2021) is 3 years older than Malware (2024).
- Dum-Dum scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Malware (80.8% positive).
- Malware is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Dum-Dum (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Malware is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Dum-Dum has no Deck rating yet.
Dum-Dum vs Malware — FAQ
- Should I play Dum-Dum or Malware first?
- If you want chronology, Dum-Dum (2021) came out before Malware (2024). 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 Dum-Dum and Malware similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.