Choose Dysterra
Choose Dysterra if you want an Action and Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Dysterra launched in 2025.
Dysterra vs Soulmask
Dysterra and Soulmask both land in Adventure, Simulation, 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, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Dysterra (2025) is 1 year older than Soulmask (2026). Soulmask scores higher on Steam reviews (76.8% positive) than Dysterra (58.4% positive). 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 Soulmask
Choose Soulmask if you want an Indie game with LAN PvP and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.8% positive across 7,087 reviews.
Both Dysterra and Soulmask sit in Adventure, Simulation, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Dysterra |  Soulmask | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.4% positive (308 reviews) | 76.8% positive (7,087 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Reality MagiQ | CampFire Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Dysterra (2025) is 1 year older than Soulmask (2026).
- Soulmask scores higher on Steam reviews (76.8% positive) than Dysterra (58.4% positive).
- Dysterra is free; Soulmask is paid (29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Dysterra vs Soulmask — FAQ
- Which is better, Dysterra or Soulmask?
- On Steam reviews Soulmask scores higher (76.8% positive) than Dysterra (58.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Soulmask is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Dysterra or Soulmask first?
- If you want chronology, Dysterra (2025) came out before Soulmask (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 Dysterra and Soulmask similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, 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.
- Do both Dysterra and Soulmask have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dysterra ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Soulmask ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is Dysterra free?
- Yes — Dysterra is a free-to-play Steam title. Soulmask is paid (29.99 USD).