Choose Malignant Survivors
Choose Malignant Survivors if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Malignant Survivors launched in 2024.
Malignant Survivors vs Shadow Dungeon
Malignant Survivors and Shadow Dungeon both land in Action, 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 share Action, RPG on Steam. Malignant Survivors (2024) is 2 years older than Shadow Dungeon (2026). Malignant Survivors is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shadow Dungeon has no Deck rating yet. 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 Shadow Dungeon
Choose Shadow Dungeon if you want an Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. Shadow Dungeon launched in 2026.
Both Malignant Survivors and Shadow Dungeon sit in Action and 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
 Malignant Survivors |  Shadow Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 68.5% positive (54 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eren Aydin | OO Cat |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Malignant Survivors (2024) is 2 years older than Shadow Dungeon (2026).
- Malignant Survivors is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shadow Dungeon has no Deck rating yet.
Malignant Survivors vs Shadow Dungeon — FAQ
- Should I play Malignant Survivors or Shadow Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Malignant Survivors (2024) came out before Shadow Dungeon (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 Malignant Survivors and Shadow Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Malignant Survivors run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Malignant Survivors is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shadow Dungeon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.