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Gluua vs Malice

Gluua and Malice both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Malice (2022) is 2 years older than Gluua (2024). Malice is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Gluua (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Gluua

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

Choose Malice

Choose Malice if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Malice launched in 2022.

Both Gluua and Malice sit in Indie and Simulation 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

Gluua vs Malice — Steam metadata comparison
Gluua — Steam game coverGluuaMalice — Steam game coverMalice
Released20242022
GenresIndie, SimulationAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price9.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews6 reviews58.3% positive (24 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersKnarl StudioNimbus Games

Side by side

Gluua vs Malice — FAQ

Should I play Gluua or Malice first?
If you want chronology, Malice (2022) came out before Gluua (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 Gluua and Malice similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 Gluua and Malice have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Gluua ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Malice ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Gluua vs Malice — Verdict (2026) · imho.run