Choose Malebolgia
Choose Malebolgia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Malebolgia launched in 2015.
Malebolgia vs The Tower on the Borderland
Malebolgia and The Tower on the Borderland both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Malebolgia (2015) is 9 years older than The Tower on the Borderland (2024). The Tower on the Borderland scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than Malebolgia (60.6% positive). 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 The Tower on the Borderland
Choose The Tower on the Borderland if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Tower on the Borderland launched in 2024.
Both Malebolgia and The Tower on the Borderland sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Malebolgia |  The Tower on the Borderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 3.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (66 reviews) | 84.3% positive (51 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DascuMaru | DascuMaru |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Malebolgia (2015) is 9 years older than The Tower on the Borderland (2024).
- The Tower on the Borderland scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than Malebolgia (60.6% positive).
- The Tower on the Borderland is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Malebolgia (3.19 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Malebolgia is Deck Playable, The Tower on the Borderland is Deck Verified.
Malebolgia vs The Tower on the Borderland — FAQ
- Should I play Malebolgia or The Tower on the Borderland first?
- If you want chronology, Malebolgia (2015) came out before The Tower on the Borderland (2024). 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 Malebolgia and The Tower on the Borderland similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.