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MalignusWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
Dungeon colony simulation where you build traps, raid for treasure, and defend your hoard in co-op.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Malignus (7h 14m in total). The problem that came up most: domain create, name and tile removal tools are hard to find, in 3 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 14m analysed · English, Portuguese · analysed in the week of 26 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 66
- Ideas
- 7
- Highlights
- 16
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 161 in all.
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- Stream 1, 1h analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
- Stream 2, 48 min analysed: 18 problems, 4 suggestions or comparisons, 7 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 15 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 1 highlight.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 16 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 3 highlights.
- Stream 5, 1h analysed: 30 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 1 highlight.
- Stream 6, 46 min analysed: 22 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 3 highlights.
- Stream 7, 1h analysed: 11 problems, 3 highlights.
- Stream 8, 39 min analysed: 13 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 5 highlights.
Problems (66)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #43Frustration
early enemies attack at once and kill starting minions
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
domain create, name and tile removal tools are hard to find
3 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
archway and door placement fails without explaining width limit
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
tutorial is too long and text heavy, so players skip it
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
boss stats and traits are unexplained at boss selection
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
dominate boss upgrade effect is unclear when picked
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
portal purpose is unclear when choosing a start location
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
minions ignore or delay placed build orders
2 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
wood is scarce and blocks building
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
start locations force tradeoffs between portals, wood and defense
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
minion sleep stalls construction for long stretches
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
too few early minions limit building to one task
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bugblocking
crash to desktop while choosing boss upgrades
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
night is too dark and torches seem to give no light
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
new minions missing from the minion list
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
no error message or crash report after a crash
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
unclear why minions do not take harvest or hunting jobs
1 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
job priority and build order are hard to control
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
dungeon cut off warning does not point to the portal
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
healing station is hard to find and slow to get running
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
ui text too small with no scaling option
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
cave-in destroyed the sanctum without a visible warning
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
boss too large to path through narrow corridors
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
brief freeze when autosaving at dawn
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Bug
stuttering when zooming the camera
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
no feedback on why walls or items cannot be placed
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
placement rules for access and domain are unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
hard to find items in build menu categories
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
food runs low and food sources are hard to find
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
boss upgrades available at run start are easy to miss
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
new creature appears without explanation after first fight
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
unclear how a second player joins a co-op world
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
no obvious way to cancel orders or deconstruct
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
resource stock is easy to misread as empty
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
rotation control for furniture and rooms is not discoverable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
sword in stone object purpose and removal unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
dwarf sprite hard to recognise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
units swimming in flooded dungeon tiles is confusing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
unclear how new trap types are unlocked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
unclear whether units can be ordered to attack
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
purpose of bed in domination room unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
unclear how to recruit more minions
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
few choices for handling a downed adventurer
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
world generation settings locked or without visible effect
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
unclear which seed formats are accepted
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
unclear why a minion got knocked out by the cruel boss
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
trap placement requirements not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Confusion
controls menu does not detect keyboard layout
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Confusion
purpose of secondary language switch unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Confusion
boss minion types listed without description
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Confusion
minion weapon preset seems to have no effect
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Confusion
harvestable objects hard to tell apart when selecting
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Confusion
trap wiring not obvious on first try
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
sanctum deadline makes the opening stressful
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
hard rock blocks the path to distant brimstone
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
objects cannot be centered in odd sized rooms
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
downed invader keeps getting up before execution
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
tentacle boss model reads as crude anatomy
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
some facial hair options in customization look off
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
negative minion trait halves work speed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
teammate cursors not visible in co-op
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
event cave spawned over an area being built
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
prioritized mining minion keeps changing direction
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
cannot inspect creatures outside the domain
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
building blocked while a threat is inside
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
crafting order ui takes time to learn
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (7)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #71Comparison
game is likened to rimworld and other colony sims
5 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Suggestion
no way to save a seed and restart from the start position
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Suggestion
downed invaders can only be executed, not looted
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Suggestion
no overview of which plant types the dungeon has
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Suggestion
no option to create or customize the boss
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Comparison
title screen artwork likened to a gothic roguelike's style
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Comparison
sunken horror boss model reads as phallic to players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (16)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #74Highlight
boss choice and upgrade options are enjoyed
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Highlight
art style is praised
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Highlight
minion hair and beard customization options are liked
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Highlight
lair system that attracts minions is enjoyable
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Highlight
necromancer raising defeated adventurers as skeletons
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Highlight
petrifying gaze feels powerful and satisfying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Highlight
settings menu accessibility options appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Highlight
feeding spot accepting any fungi improves player experience
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Highlight
garden and crop farming is a welcome discovery
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Highlight
placed structures can be relocated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Highlight
random events offer rewarding choices
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Highlight
gambling room for minions is a fun idea
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #86Highlight
eye boss design appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Highlight
generated starting map looks appealing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #88Highlight
turning dead adventurers into potions is enjoyed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #89Highlight
music praised
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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