Choose Thronefall
Choose Thronefall if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 10,683 Steam reviews back the pick.
Thronefall vs Malón
Thronefall and Malón both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Thronefall (2024) is 2 years older than Malón (2026). Malón is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Thronefall (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Malón
Choose Malón if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Malón launched in 2026.
Both Thronefall and Malón sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Thronefall |  Malón | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (10,683 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GrizzlyGames, Mythwright | LTP Argentina |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Thronefall (2024) is 2 years older than Malón (2026).
- Malón is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Thronefall (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Thronefall is Deck Verified, Malón is Deck Playable.
Thronefall vs Malón — FAQ
- Should I play Thronefall or Malón first?
- If you want chronology, Thronefall (2024) came out before Malón (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 Thronefall and Malón similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.