Choose Malus
Choose Malus if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Malus launched in 2020.
Malus vs Path of Exile 2
Malus and Path of Exile 2 both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Malus (2020) is 4 years older than Path of Exile 2 (2024). Path of Exile 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than Malus (50.5% 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 Path of Exile 2
Choose Path of Exile 2 if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 75.9% positive across 89,636 reviews.
Both Malus and Path of Exile 2 sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Malus |  Path of Exile 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.5% positive (186 reviews) | 75.9% positive (89,636 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Rahman Abdul | Grinding Gear Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Malus (2020) is 4 years older than Path of Exile 2 (2024).
- Path of Exile 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than Malus (50.5% positive).
- Path of Exile 2 has co-op; Malus does not.
- Steam Deck: Malus is Deck Unsupported, Path of Exile 2 is Deck Playable.
Malus vs Path of Exile 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Malus or Path of Exile 2?
- On Steam reviews Path of Exile 2 scores higher (75.9% positive) than Malus (50.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Path of Exile 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Malus or Path of Exile 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Malus (2020) came out before Path of Exile 2 (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 Malus and Path of Exile 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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.
- Does Malus have multiplayer like Path of Exile 2?
- No. Path of Exile 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Malus is listed as single-player only.