Choose RAILGRADE
Choose RAILGRADE if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. RAILGRADE launched in 2023.
RAILGRADE vs Malmyr
RAILGRADE and Malmyr both land in Strategy, 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, Simulation on Steam. Malmyr (2020) is 3 years older than RAILGRADE (2023). RAILGRADE scores higher on Steam reviews (86.8% positive) than Malmyr (60% 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 Malmyr
Choose Malmyr if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Malmyr launched in 2020.
Both RAILGRADE and Malmyr sit in Strategy 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
 RAILGRADE |  Malmyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.8% positive (710 reviews) | 60% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minakata Dynamics | ziegler gamedev GbR |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Malmyr (2020) is 3 years older than RAILGRADE (2023).
- RAILGRADE scores higher on Steam reviews (86.8% positive) than Malmyr (60% positive).
- Malmyr is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than RAILGRADE (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- RAILGRADE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Malmyr has no Deck rating yet.
RAILGRADE vs Malmyr — FAQ
- Should I play RAILGRADE or Malmyr first?
- If you want chronology, Malmyr (2020) came out before RAILGRADE (2023). 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 RAILGRADE and Malmyr similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does RAILGRADE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RAILGRADE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Malmyr doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.