Choose Master vs Slave
Choose Master vs Slave if you want a RPG experience. Master vs Slave launched in 2020.
Master vs Slave vs Self Defense Dojo
Master vs Slave and Self Defense Dojo both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Master vs Slave (2020) is 4 years older than Self Defense Dojo (2024). Self Defense Dojo is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than Master vs Slave (10.99 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 Self Defense Dojo
Choose Self Defense Dojo if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 27% cheaper on the Steam Store. Self Defense Dojo launched in 2024.
Both Master vs Slave and Self Defense Dojo sit in Indie and Simulation 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 vs Slave |  Self Defense Dojo | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 82.4% positive (148 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Noxurtica | WAKUWAKU |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Master vs Slave (2020) is 4 years older than Self Defense Dojo (2024).
- Self Defense Dojo is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than Master vs Slave (10.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Self Defense Dojo is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Master vs Slave has no Deck rating yet.
Master vs Slave vs Self Defense Dojo — FAQ
- Should I play Master vs Slave or Self Defense Dojo first?
- If you want chronology, Master vs Slave (2020) came out before Self Defense Dojo (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 Master vs Slave and Self Defense Dojo similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.