Choose The Sin
Choose The Sin if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Sin launched in 2021.
The Sin vs Malcatras' Maiden
The Sin and Malcatras' Maiden both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. The Sin (2021) is 3 years older than Malcatras' Maiden (2024). Malcatras' Maiden scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than The Sin (90.9% 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 Malcatras' Maiden
Choose Malcatras' Maiden if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Malcatras' Maiden launched in 2024.
Both The Sin and Malcatras' Maiden sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 The Sin |  Malcatras' Maiden | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (22 reviews) | 96.3% positive (245 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Baba Nura | Nadia Nova |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Sin (2021) is 3 years older than Malcatras' Maiden (2024).
- Malcatras' Maiden scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than The Sin (90.9% positive).
- Malcatras' Maiden is free; The Sin is paid (4.99 USD).
- Malcatras' Maiden is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Sin has no Deck rating yet.
The Sin vs Malcatras' Maiden — FAQ
- Should I play The Sin or Malcatras' Maiden first?
- If you want chronology, The Sin (2021) came out before Malcatras' Maiden (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 The Sin and Malcatras' Maiden similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Is Malcatras' Maiden free?
- Yes — Malcatras' Maiden is a free-to-play Steam title. The Sin is paid (4.99 USD).