Choose The Lost Key
Choose The Lost Key if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Lost Key launched in 2024.
The Lost Key vs The Malice Kingdom
The Lost Key and The Malice Kingdom 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. The Malice Kingdom (2023) is 1 year older than The Lost Key (2024). The Malice Kingdom is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than The Lost Key (1.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 The Malice Kingdom
Choose The Malice Kingdom if it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Malice Kingdom launched in 2023.
Both The Lost Key and The Malice Kingdom 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
 The Lost Key |  The Malice Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (25 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AmmashDev | The Cheesecake Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Malice Kingdom (2023) is 1 year older than The Lost Key (2024).
- The Malice Kingdom is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than The Lost Key (1.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
The Lost Key vs The Malice Kingdom — FAQ
- Should I play The Lost Key or The Malice Kingdom first?
- If you want chronology, The Malice Kingdom (2023) came out before The Lost Key (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 The Lost Key and The Malice Kingdom 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.