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Malignant Survivors 2 vs Shadow Runner

Malignant Survivors 2 and Shadow Runner both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Both released in 2026. Malignant Survivors 2 is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Shadow Runner (4.23 USD vs. 7.99 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 Malignant Survivors 2

Choose Malignant Survivors 2 if you want an Adventure and RPG game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Malignant Survivors 2 launched in 2026.

Choose Shadow Runner

Choose Shadow Runner if you want the Steam Timeline side of the pairing. Shadow Runner launched in 2026.

Both Malignant Survivors 2 and Shadow Runner sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Adjustable Text Size, and Color Alternatives, 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 vs Shadow Runner — Steam metadata comparison
Malignant Survivors 2 — Steam game coverMalignant Survivors 2Shadow Runner — Steam game coverShadow Runner
Released20262026
GenresAction, Adventure, RPGAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.23 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews49.1% positive (53 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersEren Aydin, Serhat YücekayaArcadeDeck

Side by side

Malignant Survivors 2 vs Shadow Runner — FAQ

Are Malignant Survivors 2 and Shadow Runner similar?
They overlap on Action 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.
Malignant Survivors 2 vs Shadow Runner — Verdict (2026) · imho.run