Choose The Forgotten
Choose The Forgotten if you want a Casual experience. The Forgotten launched in 2021.
The Forgotten vs Broken Masks
The Forgotten and Broken Masks both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. The Forgotten (2021) is 5 years older than Broken Masks (2026). Broken Masks is free; The Forgotten is paid (4.99 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 Broken Masks
Choose Broken Masks if you want a Free To Play game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Broken Masks launched in 2026.
Both The Forgotten and Broken Masks sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 The Forgotten |  Broken Masks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ragdoll Inc | Cool Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Forgotten (2021) is 5 years older than Broken Masks (2026).
- Broken Masks is free; The Forgotten is paid (4.99 USD).
The Forgotten vs Broken Masks — FAQ
- Should I play The Forgotten or Broken Masks first?
- If you want chronology, The Forgotten (2021) came out before Broken Masks (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 The Forgotten and Broken Masks similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.
- Is Broken Masks free?
- Yes — Broken Masks is a free-to-play Steam title. The Forgotten is paid (4.99 USD).