Choose Rilla Shotgun
Choose Rilla Shotgun if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rilla Shotgun launched in 2023.
Rilla Shotgun vs Spymaster
Rilla Shotgun and Spymaster both land in Action, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Rilla Shotgun (2023) is 3 years older than Spymaster (2026). Rilla Shotgun is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Spymaster (7.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Spymaster
Choose Spymaster if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Spymaster launched in 2026.
Both Rilla Shotgun and Spymaster sit in Action and Early Access on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Rilla Shotgun |  Spymaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Burnt Tomato Studio | InnerspaceVR |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- Rilla Shotgun (2023) is 3 years older than Spymaster (2026).
- Rilla Shotgun is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Spymaster (7.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Spymaster is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Rilla Shotgun has no Deck rating yet.
Rilla Shotgun vs Spymaster — FAQ
- Should I play Rilla Shotgun or Spymaster first?
- If you want chronology, Rilla Shotgun (2023) came out before Spymaster (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 Rilla Shotgun and Spymaster similar?
- They overlap on Action, Early Access 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.