Choose Starcatcher
Choose Starcatcher if you want an Indie game with HDR available, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. Starcatcher launched in 2027.
Starcatcher vs Malignant Survivors 2
Starcatcher and Malignant Survivors 2 both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Malignant Survivors 2 (2026) is 1 year older than Starcatcher (2027). 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 Malignant Survivors 2
Choose Malignant Survivors 2 if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Keyboard Only Option. Malignant Survivors 2 launched in 2026.
Both Starcatcher and Malignant Survivors 2 sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Adjustable Text Size, 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
 Starcatcher |  Malignant Survivors 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 4.23 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 49.1% positive (53 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Apollo Nickolas | Eren Aydin, Serhat Yücekaya |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Malignant Survivors 2 (2026) is 1 year older than Starcatcher (2027).
Starcatcher vs Malignant Survivors 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Starcatcher or Malignant Survivors 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Malignant Survivors 2 (2026) came out before Starcatcher (2027). 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 Starcatcher and Malignant Survivors 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.