Choose Malum
Choose Malum if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Malum launched in 2021.
Malum vs Midnight Heist
Malum and Midnight Heist 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. Malum (2021) is 4 years older than Midnight Heist (2025). Midnight Heist scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Malum (72.5% 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 Midnight Heist
Choose Midnight Heist if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.3% positive across 259 reviews.
Both Malum and Midnight Heist sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Malum |  Midnight Heist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.5% positive (233 reviews) | 92.3% positive (259 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | MalumGames | MediaTale |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Malum (2021) is 4 years older than Midnight Heist (2025).
- Midnight Heist scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Malum (72.5% positive).
- Malum is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Midnight Heist (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Midnight Heist is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Malum has no Deck rating yet.
Malum vs Midnight Heist — FAQ
- Which is better, Malum or Midnight Heist?
- On Steam reviews Midnight Heist scores higher (92.3% positive) than Malum (72.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Midnight Heist is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Malum or Midnight Heist first?
- If you want chronology, Malum (2021) came out before Midnight Heist (2025). 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 Malum and Midnight Heist 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.
- Do both Malum and Midnight Heist have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Malum ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Midnight Heist ships Online Co-op, Co-op.