Choose Scam Line
Choose Scam Line if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. Scam Line launched in 2026.
Scam Line vs Villainy
Scam Line and Villainy sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Villainy (2025) is 1 year older than Scam Line (2026). Villainy scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Scam Line (81.4% positive). Villainy is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than Scam Line (2.95 USD vs. 4.99 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 Villainy
Choose Villainy if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. Villainy launched in 2025.
Both Scam Line and Villainy ship Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Scam Line |  Villainy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Early Access | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.95 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.4% positive (161 reviews) | 94.8% positive (77 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | RavenJm | Studio Rend |
Side by side
- Villainy (2025) is 1 year older than Scam Line (2026).
- Villainy scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Scam Line (81.4% positive).
- Villainy is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than Scam Line (2.95 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Scam Line vs Villainy — FAQ
- Should I play Scam Line or Villainy first?
- If you want chronology, Villainy (2025) came out before Scam Line (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.
- Do both Scam Line and Villainy have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Scam Line ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Villainy ships Online Co-op, Co-op.