Choose SynthwaveZ
Choose SynthwaveZ if you want the Surround Sound and Save Anytime side of the pairing. SynthwaveZ launched in 2024.
SynthwaveZ vs Malignant
SynthwaveZ and Malignant both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Both support cooperative play. 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 Malignant
Choose Malignant if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and LAN Co-op side of the pairing.
Both SynthwaveZ and Malignant sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Color Alternatives, 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
 SynthwaveZ |  Malignant | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Shadow Games | Buzzkill Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
SynthwaveZ vs Malignant — FAQ
- Are SynthwaveZ and Malignant similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 SynthwaveZ and Malignant have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SynthwaveZ ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Malignant ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.