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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Inferno Protocol

Inferno Protocol

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureBuildingExplorationSci-fi +14
Quality
61Popularity
18Value
71
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−35% $8.73
Buy
VS
Malum

Malum

ActionIndieAdventureExplorationFirst-PersonOnline Co-Op +15
Quality
59Popularity
42Value
46
SteamBest price· Steam
$4.99
Buy

Winner

Inferno Protocol wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Buy on Kinguin
9
Inferno Protocol
9 of 13 metrics
Malum
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.73 -
$4.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.73 -
$2.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-35% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
9 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
78.1% positive Wins
72.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
183 -
401 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
143 -
289 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
40 Wins
112 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
58 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
153 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
40 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2026 Wins
Sep 2021 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleInferno Protocol

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Wait for SaleMalum

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Inferno Protocol
Malum

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Inferno Protocol

Inferno Protocol

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −35% $8.73Buy
Steam
Steam +55% $13.49View
Malum

Malum

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy

Inferno Protocol

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

78% positive (179 reviews): mostly positive
179 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$8.73: very accessible price
35% off: decent discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 65% in recent days
19 concurrent players: niche audience

Malum

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

72% positive (401 reviews): mostly positive
401 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$4.99: very accessible price
Game detailsInferno ProtocolMalum
Release date
August 28, 2026
September 2, 2021
Developers
Tektonic Interactive
MalumGames
Publishers
Tektonic Interactive
MalumGames
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
40
—

Inferno Protocol

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel i5 8400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1070
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Malum

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Inferno Protocol or Malum?

Inferno Protocol won the comparison against Malum based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Inferno Protocol worth buying over Malum?

Based on the metrics, Inferno Protocol won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Inferno Protocol currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:09 AM UTC

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