Choose Malkin
Choose Malkin if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Malkin launched in 2023.
Malkin vs Ex Libris
Malkin and Ex Libris both land in RPG 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 are RPG games on Steam. Malkin (2023) is 3 years older than Ex Libris (2026). Ex Libris is free; Malkin is paid (8.99 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 Ex Libris
Choose Ex Libris if you want an Adventure and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Ex Libris launched in 2026.
Both Malkin and Ex Libris sit in RPG 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
 Malkin |  Ex Libris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | RPG | Adventure, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | — | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zach Holbrook | Inpatient Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Malkin (2023) is 3 years older than Ex Libris (2026).
- Ex Libris is free; Malkin is paid (8.99 USD).
Malkin vs Ex Libris — FAQ
- Should I play Malkin or Ex Libris first?
- If you want chronology, Malkin (2023) came out before Ex Libris (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 Malkin and Ex Libris similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.
- Is Ex Libris free?
- Yes — Ex Libris is a free-to-play Steam title. Malkin is paid (8.99 USD).