Choose Malmyr
Choose Malmyr if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Malmyr launched in 2020.
Malmyr vs Industry Idle
Malmyr and Industry Idle 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. Malmyr (2020) is 4 years older than Industry Idle (2024). Industry Idle scores higher on Steam reviews (77.5% 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 Industry Idle
Choose Industry Idle if you want a Free To Play game with Multi-player. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Industry Idle launched in 2024.
Both Malmyr and Industry Idle 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
 Malmyr |  Industry Idle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (15 reviews) | 77.5% positive (618 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | ziegler gamedev GbR | FishPond |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Malmyr (2020) is 4 years older than Industry Idle (2024).
- Industry Idle scores higher on Steam reviews (77.5% positive) than Malmyr (60% positive).
- Industry Idle is free; Malmyr is paid (14.99 USD).
- Industry Idle is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Malmyr has no Deck rating yet.
Malmyr vs Industry Idle — FAQ
- Should I play Malmyr or Industry Idle first?
- If you want chronology, Malmyr (2020) came out before Industry Idle (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 Malmyr and Industry Idle 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.
- Does Malmyr have multiplayer like Industry Idle?
- No. Industry Idle supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Malmyr is listed as single-player only.
- Is Industry Idle free?
- Yes — Industry Idle is a free-to-play Steam title. Malmyr is paid (14.99 USD).