Choose Malum
Choose Malum if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Malum launched in 2021.
Malum vs Spiritus Sancti
Malum and Spiritus Sancti 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 5 years older than Spiritus Sancti (2026). Malum has co-op; Spiritus Sancti does not. 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 Spiritus Sancti
Choose Spiritus Sancti if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Spiritus Sancti launched in 2026.
Both Malum and Spiritus Sancti 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
 Malum |  Spiritus Sancti | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 72.5% positive (233 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | MalumGames | Divider Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Malum (2021) is 5 years older than Spiritus Sancti (2026).
- Malum has co-op; Spiritus Sancti does not.
Malum vs Spiritus Sancti — FAQ
- Should I play Malum or Spiritus Sancti first?
- If you want chronology, Malum (2021) came out before Spiritus Sancti (2026). 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 Spiritus Sancti 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.
- Does Spiritus Sancti have multiplayer like Malum?
- No. Malum supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Spiritus Sancti is listed as single-player only.