Choose Malfunction II
Choose Malfunction II if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Malfunction II launched in 2022.
Malfunction II vs Space Dezinsector
Malfunction II and Space Dezinsector both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Malfunction II (2022) is 1 year older than Space Dezinsector (2023). Malfunction II is free; Space Dezinsector is paid (0.99 USD). 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 Space Dezinsector
Choose Space Dezinsector if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Space Dezinsector launched in 2023.
Both Malfunction II and Space Dezinsector sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Malfunction II |  Space Dezinsector | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Barlock Games | Red Crystal |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Malfunction II (2022) is 1 year older than Space Dezinsector (2023).
- Malfunction II is free; Space Dezinsector is paid (0.99 USD).
Malfunction II vs Space Dezinsector — FAQ
- Should I play Malfunction II or Space Dezinsector first?
- If you want chronology, Malfunction II (2022) came out before Space Dezinsector (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 Malfunction II and Space Dezinsector similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Malfunction II free?
- Yes — Malfunction II is a free-to-play Steam title. Space Dezinsector is paid (0.99 USD).