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MalumVSThe Escape: Together

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

Malum

Malum

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

The Escape: Together

ActionIndieEarly AccessExplorationImmersive SimFirst-Person +15
Quality
65Popularity
27Value
46
SteamBest price· Steam
$3.99
Buy

Winner

The Escape: Together wins 11 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Buy on Steam
1
Malum
1 of 12 metrics
The Escape: Together
11 of 12 metrics
11

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$3.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 -
$1.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
11 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
72.1% positive -
79% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
401 -
2.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
289 -
1.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
112 Wins
428 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.0K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
22 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
3 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2021 -
Jan 2023 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleMalum

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

Wait for SaleThe Escape: Together

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Malum
The Escape: Together

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

Malum

Malum

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy
The Escape: Together

The Escape: Together

1 Store
Steam
Steam$3.99Buy

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

The Escape: Together

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

79% positive (2,035 reviews): mostly positive
2,035 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$3.99: very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 50% in recent days
6 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsMalumThe Escape: Together
Release date
September 2, 2021
January 13, 2023
Developers
MalumGames
Nightstuff Games
Publishers
MalumGames
Nightstuff Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
22

Malum

No PC requirements data available

The Escape: Together

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / Radeon R9 380
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
Which is better: Malum or The Escape: Together?

The Escape: Together 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 Malum worth buying over The Escape: Together?

Based on the metrics, The Escape: Together 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC

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