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Games like Malice

You fall through a sinkhole into a nightmarish Japanese mansion with a lingering, sinister presence and terrifying threats… and the only way out is deeper in. Malice is a two-player, compulsory co-op survival horror that forces you to make unforgiving choices and rely on your wits to survive.

2022ActionIndieAdventureSimulation7.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Nimbus Games
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Frequently asked about Malice

Does Malice run on Steam Deck?
Malice is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Malice cost?
Malice is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Malice have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Malice supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Malice?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Malice are Gluua, We Were Here Too, Escape Simulator 2.
Who developed Malice?
Malice was developed by Nimbus Games.

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