Choose C-4
Choose C-4 if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 59% cheaper on the Steam Store. C-4 launched in 2021.
C-4 vs Malware
C-4 and Malware both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. C-4 (2021) is 3 years older than Malware (2024). C-4 scores higher on Steam reviews (96% 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 you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Malware launched in 2024.
Both C-4 and Malware sit in Indie and Casual 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
 C-4 |  Malware | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 1.24 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (25 reviews) | 80.8% positive (78 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Microblast Games | Odd Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- C-4 (2021) is 3 years older than Malware (2024).
- C-4 scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Malware (80.8% positive).
- C-4 is currently ~59% cheaper on Steam than Malware (1.24 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Malware is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; C-4 has no Deck rating yet.
C-4 vs Malware — FAQ
- Should I play C-4 or Malware first?
- If you want chronology, C-4 (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 C-4 and Malware similar?
- They overlap on 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.