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Malfunction II vs Astrodelia

Malfunction II and Astrodelia both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Malfunction II (2022) is 2 years older than Astrodelia (2024). Malfunction II is free; Astrodelia is paid (4.99 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 Malfunction II

Choose Malfunction II if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Malfunction II launched in 2022.

Choose Astrodelia

Choose Astrodelia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Astrodelia launched in 2024.

Both Malfunction II and Astrodelia sit in 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 vs Astrodelia — Steam metadata comparison
Malfunction II — Steam game coverMalfunction IIAstrodelia — Steam game coverAstrodelia
Released20222024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PriceFree to play4.99 USD
Steam reviews9 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBarlock GamesIván Díaz Barriuso

Side by side

Malfunction II vs Astrodelia — FAQ

Should I play Malfunction II or Astrodelia first?
If you want chronology, Malfunction II (2022) came out before Astrodelia (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 Malfunction II and Astrodelia similar?
They overlap on 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. Astrodelia is paid (4.99 USD).
Malfunction II vs Astrodelia — Verdict (2026) · imho.run