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Games like MaLaTang

If MaLaTang is your kind of game, the closest matches are You've Changed, COMING HOME and Bad Faith — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About MaLaTang: MaLaTang is a horror cooking game. In the late night cafeteria, players have to cook delicious food for customers in a cozy late night snack shop. Little do you know, the local urban legends have become your nightmare...

2025IndieCasual0.99 USDWindowsby AlienCats Nest
MaLaTang — Steam game cover

Players who liked MaLaTang also play

Steam players who put hours into MaLaTang also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. You've Changed

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for MaLaTang fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with MaLaTang.

    You've Changed is like scary "spot the difference". Observe changes in the environment and catch enemies before they attack in this retro-inspired, anomaly horror game! You've Changed features hand-animated rotoscoped enemy graphics and finely-tuned gameplay balance.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  2. COMING HOME

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for MaLaTang fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    A retro slasher horror game, with a focus on home defense. In the dead of night, you hear someone lurking outside - but you are not defenseless. Watch the cameras, barricade your doors, and have your gun at the ready - anything to keep the Sundown Rippers from claiming their next victim.

    2026ActionIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  3. Bad Faith

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for MaLaTang fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with MaLaTang.

    Sanctuaries. Secrets. Serious consequences. A solo-developed psychological horror/drama visual novel.

    2022IndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Still Here

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for MaLaTang fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    Investigate a disturbing murder case in a world shaped by guilt, trauma and fractured memories. Explore unsettling locations, solve puzzles and uncover a truth your mind desperately tried to bury.

    IndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Scarlet Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for MaLaTang fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with MaLaTang.

    Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. What Happened to Lily?

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for MaLaTang fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with MaLaTang.

    What Happened to Lily? Is a real-time first-person horror game. Discover the secrets and spooky truths behind the mysterious event at Miller Farm.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Dahlia View

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for MaLaTang fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.

    2021IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for MaLaTang fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below MaLaTang at current Steam store prices.

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under MaLaTang on Steam right now. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under MaLaTang on Steam right now. Shares Casual with MaLaTang.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under MaLaTang on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with MaLaTang.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under MaLaTang on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with MaLaTang.

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under MaLaTang on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with MaLaTang.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under MaLaTang on Steam right now. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under MaLaTang on Steam right now. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under MaLaTang on Steam right now. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with MaLaTang.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with MaLaTang.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Scarlet Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with MaLaTang.

    Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dahlia View

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.

    2021IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with MaLaTang.

    You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about MaLaTang

How much does MaLaTang cost?
MaLaTang is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to MaLaTang?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside MaLaTang are You've Changed, COMING HOME, Bad Faith.
Who developed MaLaTang?
MaLaTang was developed by AlienCats Nest.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on MaLaTang.

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