Choose Malk
Choose Malk if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Malk launched in 2028.
Malk vs Folk Souls
Malk and Folk Souls both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. 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 Folk Souls
Choose Folk Souls if you want an Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Steam Input API Support.
Both Malk and Folk Souls sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Malk |  Folk Souls | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2028 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Evertry Games | Hevea Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
Malk vs Folk Souls — FAQ
- Are Malk and Folk Souls similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.