Choose I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES
Choose I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES if it matches what drew you to this matchup. I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES launched in 2019.
I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES vs The Mermaid Mask
I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES and The Mermaid Mask both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES (2019) is 7 years older than The Mermaid Mask (2026). 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 Mermaid Mask
Choose The Mermaid Mask if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Mermaid Mask launched in 2026.
Both I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES and The Mermaid Mask sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES |  The Mermaid Mask | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 86% positive (86 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PixelGreeds, HarDDeer | SFB Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES (2019) is 7 years older than The Mermaid Mask (2026).
I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES vs The Mermaid Mask — FAQ
- Should I play I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES or The Mermaid Mask first?
- If you want chronology, I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES (2019) came out before The Mermaid Mask (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 I (DON'T) HATE HENTAI PUZZLES and The Mermaid Mask similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.