Choose Malignant Survivors 2
Choose Malignant Survivors 2 if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support. Malignant Survivors 2 launched in 2026.
Malignant Survivors 2 vs Shadow Gates
Malignant Survivors 2 and Shadow Gates 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. Both released in 2026. Shadow Gates is currently ~6% cheaper on Steam than Malignant Survivors 2 (3.99 USD vs. 4.23 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 Shadow Gates
Choose Shadow Gates if you want an Indie game with Playable without Timed Input and Save Anytime. Shadow Gates launched in 2026.
Both Malignant Survivors 2 and Shadow Gates sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort, 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
 Malignant Survivors 2 |  Shadow Gates | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.23 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 49.1% positive (53 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eren Aydin, Serhat Yücekaya | Facundo Morelli |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Shadow Gates is currently ~6% cheaper on Steam than Malignant Survivors 2 (3.99 USD vs. 4.23 USD).
Malignant Survivors 2 vs Shadow Gates — FAQ
- Are Malignant Survivors 2 and Shadow Gates 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.