Choose Master of The Earth: Chapter 1
Choose Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 if you want an Action and Adventure experience. Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 launched in 2022.
Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 vs Total Control
Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 and Total Control both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 (2022) is 2 years older than Total Control (2024). Total Control is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 (1.00 USD vs. 12.99 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 Total Control
Choose Total Control if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Total Control launched in 2024.
Both Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 and Total Control sit in 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 of The Earth: Chapter 1 |  Total Control | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 1.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56% positive (25 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IndianaTK | PGco |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 (2022) is 2 years older than Total Control (2024).
- Total Control is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 (1.00 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Total Control has no Deck rating yet.
Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 vs Total Control — FAQ
- Should I play Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 or Total Control first?
- If you want chronology, Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 (2022) came out before Total Control (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 Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 and Total Control similar?
- They overlap on 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 of The Earth: Chapter 1 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Master of The Earth: Chapter 1 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Total Control doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.