Choose The Gastarbeiters
Choose The Gastarbeiters if you want an Adventure and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. The Gastarbeiters launched in 2026.
The Gastarbeiters vs MOLTYN
The Gastarbeiters and MOLTYN both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. The Gastarbeiters (2026) is 1 year older than MOLTYN (2027). The Gastarbeiters has co-op; MOLTYN does not. 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 MOLTYN
Choose MOLTYN if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Steam Input API Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. MOLTYN launched in 2027.
Both The Gastarbeiters and MOLTYN sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 The Gastarbeiters |  MOLTYN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | AugavGames | Hingston Capital |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- The Gastarbeiters (2026) is 1 year older than MOLTYN (2027).
- The Gastarbeiters has co-op; MOLTYN does not.
The Gastarbeiters vs MOLTYN — FAQ
- Should I play The Gastarbeiters or MOLTYN first?
- If you want chronology, The Gastarbeiters (2026) came out before MOLTYN (2027). 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 The Gastarbeiters and MOLTYN similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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.
- Does MOLTYN have multiplayer like The Gastarbeiters?
- No. The Gastarbeiters supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while MOLTYN is listed as single-player only.