Choose Last Epoch
Choose Last Epoch if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 80.5% positive across 59,355 reviews.
Last Epoch vs Malus
Last Epoch and Malus both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Malus (2020) is 4 years older than Last Epoch (2024). Last Epoch scores higher on Steam reviews (80.5% positive) than Malus (50.5% positive). 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 Malus
Choose Malus if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Malus launched in 2020.
Both Last Epoch and Malus sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, 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
 Last Epoch |  Malus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 34.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 80.5% positive (59,355 reviews) | 50.5% positive (186 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eleventh Hour Games | Rahman Abdul |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Malus (2020) is 4 years older than Last Epoch (2024).
- Last Epoch scores higher on Steam reviews (80.5% positive) than Malus (50.5% positive).
- Last Epoch has co-op; Malus does not.
- Steam Deck: Last Epoch is Deck Verified, Malus is Deck Unsupported.
Last Epoch vs Malus — FAQ
- Which is better, Last Epoch or Malus?
- On Steam reviews Last Epoch scores higher (80.5% positive) than Malus (50.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Last Epoch is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Last Epoch or Malus first?
- If you want chronology, Malus (2020) came out before Last Epoch (2024). 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 Last Epoch and Malus similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Malus have multiplayer like Last Epoch?
- No. Last Epoch supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Malus is listed as single-player only.