Choose Mystery of the Malign
Choose Mystery of the Malign if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mystery of the Malign launched in 2025.
Mystery of the Malign vs The Ratline
Mystery of the Malign and The Ratline both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Mystery of the Malign (2025) is 1 year older than The Ratline (2026). Mystery of the Malign scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than The Ratline (88.7% 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 Ratline
Choose The Ratline if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Ratline launched in 2026.
Both Mystery of the Malign and The Ratline sit in 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
 Mystery of the Malign |  The Ratline | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (70 reviews) | 88.7% positive (203 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gameplay Supremacy | Owlskip Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mystery of the Malign (2025) is 1 year older than The Ratline (2026).
- Mystery of the Malign scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than The Ratline (88.7% positive).
- Mystery of the Malign is currently ~7% cheaper on Steam than The Ratline (13.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Mystery of the Malign vs The Ratline — FAQ
- Should I play Mystery of the Malign or The Ratline first?
- If you want chronology, Mystery of the Malign (2025) came out before The Ratline (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 Mystery of the Malign and The Ratline similar?
- They overlap on 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.