Choose The Master's Pupil
Choose The Master's Pupil if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Master's Pupil launched in 2023.
The Master's Pupil vs Story of the Lost Dot
The Master's Pupil and Story of the Lost Dot both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. The Master's Pupil is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Story of the Lost Dot 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 Story of the Lost Dot
Choose Story of the Lost Dot if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing.
Both The Master's Pupil and Story of the Lost Dot sit in Adventure 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
 The Master's Pupil |  Story of the Lost Dot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93% positive (100 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pat Naoum | Harha Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Master's Pupil is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Story of the Lost Dot has no Deck rating yet.
The Master's Pupil vs Story of the Lost Dot — FAQ
- Are The Master's Pupil and Story of the Lost Dot similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.
- Does The Master's Pupil run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Master's Pupil is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Story of the Lost Dot doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.