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Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception vs Iragon

Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and Iragon 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. Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception (2020) is 4 years older than Iragon (2024). Iragon is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception

Choose Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception launched in 2020.

Choose Iragon

Choose Iragon if you want an Indie and Casual game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Iragon launched in 2024.

Both Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and Iragon 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

Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception vs Iragon — Steam metadata comparison
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception — Steam game coverUtawarerumono: Mask of DeceptionIragon — Steam game coverIragon
Released20202024
GenresStrategy, Adventure, Simulation, RPGIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Unsupported
Price39.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews93.9% positive (424 reviews)9 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAQUAPLUSRepulse

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Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception vs Iragon — FAQ

Should I play Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception or Iragon first?
If you want chronology, Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception (2020) came out before Iragon (2024). 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 Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and Iragon 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.
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