Choose Master Key
Choose Master Key if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Master Key launched in 2024.
Master Key vs Iliad
Master Key and Iliad both land in Action, Adventure, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Master Key (2024) is 2 years older than Iliad (2026). Master Key is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Iliad has no Deck rating yet. 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 Iliad
Choose Iliad if you want an Indie game with Steam Input API Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Playable without Timed Input. Iliad launched in 2026.
Both Master Key and Iliad sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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 Key |  Iliad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 90.1% positive (181 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Achromi | Jean-Sébastien Payette |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Master Key (2024) is 2 years older than Iliad (2026).
- Master Key is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Iliad has no Deck rating yet.
Master Key vs Iliad — FAQ
- Should I play Master Key or Iliad first?
- If you want chronology, Master Key (2024) came out before Iliad (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 Master Key and Iliad similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.
- Does Master Key run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Master Key is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Iliad doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.