Choose Olija
Choose Olija if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Olija launched in 2021.
Olija vs Masked Vale
Olija and Masked Vale both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Masked Vale (2020) is 1 year older than Olija (2021). Masked Vale is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Olija (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Masked Vale
Choose Masked Vale if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Masked Vale launched in 2020.
Both Olija and Masked Vale sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Olija |  Masked Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.4% positive (387 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson | Damnskulls |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Masked Vale (2020) is 1 year older than Olija (2021).
- Masked Vale is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Olija (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Olija is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Masked Vale has no Deck rating yet.
Olija vs Masked Vale — FAQ
- Should I play Olija or Masked Vale first?
- If you want chronology, Masked Vale (2020) came out before Olija (2021). 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 Olija and Masked Vale similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Does Olija run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Olija is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Masked Vale doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.