Choose Masks Of Deception
Choose Masks Of Deception if you want a Free To Play and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Masks Of Deception launched in 2022.
Masks Of Deception vs Twelve Sticks
Masks Of Deception and Twelve Sticks both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Early Access on Steam. Masks Of Deception (2022) is 2 years older than Twelve Sticks (2024). Masks Of Deception is free; Twelve Sticks is paid (4.99 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 Twelve Sticks
Choose Twelve Sticks if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. Twelve Sticks launched in 2024.
Both Masks Of Deception and Twelve Sticks sit in Indie and Early Access 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
 Masks Of Deception |  Twelve Sticks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.6% positive (151 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Reflect Studios | Beshbarmak games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Masks Of Deception (2022) is 2 years older than Twelve Sticks (2024).
- Masks Of Deception is free; Twelve Sticks is paid (4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Masks Of Deception vs Twelve Sticks — FAQ
- Should I play Masks Of Deception or Twelve Sticks first?
- If you want chronology, Masks Of Deception (2022) came out before Twelve Sticks (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 Masks Of Deception and Twelve Sticks similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Do both Masks Of Deception and Twelve Sticks have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Masks Of Deception ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Twelve Sticks ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Masks Of Deception free?
- Yes — Masks Of Deception is a free-to-play Steam title. Twelve Sticks is paid (4.99 USD).