Choose Malice
Choose Malice if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Malice launched in 2022.
Malice vs Escape Simulator 2
Malice and Escape Simulator 2 both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Malice (2022) is 3 years older than Escape Simulator 2 (2025). Escape Simulator 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Malice (58.3% 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 Escape Simulator 2
Choose Escape Simulator 2 if you want a Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,694 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Malice and Escape Simulator 2 sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Malice |  Escape Simulator 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.39 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.3% positive (24 reviews) | 92.8% positive (1,694 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Nimbus Games | Pine Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Malice (2022) is 3 years older than Escape Simulator 2 (2025).
- Escape Simulator 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Malice (58.3% positive).
- Malice is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Escape Simulator 2 (2.39 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Malice is Deck Playable, Escape Simulator 2 is Deck Verified.
Malice vs Escape Simulator 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Malice or Escape Simulator 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Malice (2022) came out before Escape Simulator 2 (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 Malice and Escape Simulator 2 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 Malice and Escape Simulator 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Malice ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Escape Simulator 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.