Choose AN IOU
Choose AN IOU if you want an Adventure experience. AN IOU launched in 2022.
AN IOU vs Forest of Death Masks
AN IOU and Forest of Death Masks both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. AN IOU (2022) is 3 years older than Forest of Death Masks (2025). Forest of Death Masks is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than AN IOU (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Forest of Death Masks
Choose Forest of Death Masks if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Forest of Death Masks launched in 2025.
Both AN IOU and Forest of Death Masks sit in Indie and Casual 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
 AN IOU |  Forest of Death Masks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Room Games | Remnants of mosaic |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- AN IOU (2022) is 3 years older than Forest of Death Masks (2025).
- Forest of Death Masks is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than AN IOU (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
AN IOU vs Forest of Death Masks — FAQ
- Should I play AN IOU or Forest of Death Masks first?
- If you want chronology, AN IOU (2022) came out before Forest of Death Masks (2025). 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 AN IOU and Forest of Death Masks similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.