Choose Mystery at Morgoth
Choose Mystery at Morgoth if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mystery at Morgoth launched in 2023.
Mystery at Morgoth vs GATE
Mystery at Morgoth and GATE both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. GATE (2021) is 2 years older than Mystery at Morgoth (2023). GATE scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Mystery at Morgoth (90% 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 GATE
Choose GATE if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. GATE launched in 2021.
Both Mystery at Morgoth and GATE sit in Strategy, 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
 Mystery at Morgoth |  GATE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.49 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (10 reviews) | 96.8% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ian C Pook | Banshee Cat |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- GATE (2021) is 2 years older than Mystery at Morgoth (2023).
- GATE scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Mystery at Morgoth (90% positive).
- Mystery at Morgoth is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than GATE (4.49 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- GATE has co-op; Mystery at Morgoth does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Mystery at Morgoth vs GATE — FAQ
- Should I play Mystery at Morgoth or GATE first?
- If you want chronology, GATE (2021) came out before Mystery at Morgoth (2023). 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 Mystery at Morgoth and GATE similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Mystery at Morgoth have multiplayer like GATE?
- No. GATE supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Mystery at Morgoth is listed as single-player only.