Choose Malmyr
Choose Malmyr if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Malmyr launched in 2020.
Malmyr vs Captain of Industry
Malmyr and Captain of Industry 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 2 years older than Captain of Industry (2022). Captain of Industry scores higher on Steam reviews (88.3% 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 Captain of Industry
Choose Captain of Industry if you want an Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. 5,423 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Malmyr and Captain of Industry 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 |  Captain of Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (15 reviews) | 88.3% positive (5,423 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ziegler gamedev GbR | MaFi Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Malmyr (2020) is 2 years older than Captain of Industry (2022).
- Captain of Industry scores higher on Steam reviews (88.3% positive) than Malmyr (60% positive).
- Malmyr is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Captain of Industry (14.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Captain of Industry is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Malmyr has no Deck rating yet.
Malmyr vs Captain of Industry — FAQ
- Should I play Malmyr or Captain of Industry first?
- If you want chronology, Malmyr (2020) came out before Captain of Industry (2022). 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 Captain of Industry 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.