Choose Malebolgia
Choose Malebolgia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Malebolgia launched in 2015.
Malebolgia vs Temple of Horror
Malebolgia and Temple of Horror 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 7 years older than Temple of Horror (2022). Temple of Horror scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% 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 Temple of Horror
Choose Temple of Horror if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Temple of Horror launched in 2022.
Both Malebolgia and Temple of Horror 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 |  Temple of Horror | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (66 reviews) | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DascuMaru | EpiXR Games UG |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Malebolgia (2015) is 7 years older than Temple of Horror (2022).
- Temple of Horror scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Malebolgia (60.6% positive).
- Temple of Horror is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Malebolgia (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Malebolgia is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Temple of Horror has no Deck rating yet.
Malebolgia vs Temple of Horror — FAQ
- Should I play Malebolgia or Temple of Horror first?
- If you want chronology, Malebolgia (2015) came out before Temple of Horror (2022). 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 Temple of Horror 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.
- Does Malebolgia run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Malebolgia is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Temple of Horror doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.