Choose Embr
Choose Embr if you want a Strategy and Simulation game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. Embr launched in 2021.
Embr vs The 4 Masked
Embr and The 4 Masked both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Embr (2021) is 5 years older than The 4 Masked (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 The 4 Masked
Choose The 4 Masked if you want an Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support and HDR available. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The 4 Masked launched in 2026.
Both Embr and The 4 Masked sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op, 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
 Embr |  The 4 Masked | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (571 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Muse Games | Yuka Factory |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Embr (2021) is 5 years older than The 4 Masked (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Embr is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The 4 Masked has no Deck rating yet.
Embr vs The 4 Masked — FAQ
- Should I play Embr or The 4 Masked first?
- If you want chronology, Embr (2021) came out before The 4 Masked (2026). 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 Embr and The 4 Masked similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
- Do both Embr and The 4 Masked have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Embr ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; The 4 Masked ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does Embr run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Embr is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The 4 Masked doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.