Choose SynthwaveZ
Choose SynthwaveZ if you want the Surround Sound and Save Anytime side of the pairing. SynthwaveZ launched in 2024.
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.
Choose SynthwaveZ if you want the Surround Sound and Save Anytime side of the pairing. SynthwaveZ launched in 2024.
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.
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 |
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