Choose Master of the Forbidden Sea
Choose Master of the Forbidden Sea if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Master of the Forbidden Sea launched in 2019.
Master of the Forbidden Sea vs DAVE THE DIVER
Master of the Forbidden Sea and DAVE THE DIVER both land in Adventure, RPG 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Master of the Forbidden Sea (2019) is 4 years older than DAVE THE DIVER (2023). Master of the Forbidden Sea is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than DAVE THE DIVER (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 DAVE THE DIVER
Choose DAVE THE DIVER if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 47,924 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Master of the Forbidden Sea and DAVE THE DIVER sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 Master of the Forbidden Sea |  DAVE THE DIVER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 96.7% positive (47,924 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Advent RPG | MINTROCKET |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Master of the Forbidden Sea (2019) is 4 years older than DAVE THE DIVER (2023).
- Master of the Forbidden Sea is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than DAVE THE DIVER (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- DAVE THE DIVER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Master of the Forbidden Sea has no Deck rating yet.
Master of the Forbidden Sea vs DAVE THE DIVER — FAQ
- Should I play Master of the Forbidden Sea or DAVE THE DIVER first?
- If you want chronology, Master of the Forbidden Sea (2019) came out before DAVE THE DIVER (2023). 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 Master of the Forbidden Sea and DAVE THE DIVER similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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.