Choose Downward Spear
Choose Downward Spear if you want an Early Access experience. Downward Spear launched in 2025.
Downward Spear vs Masks of the Void: Origins
Downward Spear and Masks of the Void: Origins both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Downward Spear (2025) is 1 year older than Masks of the Void: Origins (2026). Downward Spear scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Masks of the Void: Origins (96.4% positive). 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 Masks of the Void: Origins
Choose Masks of the Void: Origins if you want a RPG game with Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound. Masks of the Void: Origins launched in 2026.
Both Downward Spear and Masks of the Void: Origins sit in Action and Indie 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
 Downward Spear |  Masks of the Void: Origins | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 96.4% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | imakegame software | ROLLDBOX GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Downward Spear (2025) is 1 year older than Masks of the Void: Origins (2026).
- Downward Spear scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Masks of the Void: Origins (96.4% positive).
- Masks of the Void: Origins is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Downward Spear (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Downward Spear vs Masks of the Void: Origins — FAQ
- Should I play Downward Spear or Masks of the Void: Origins first?
- If you want chronology, Downward Spear (2025) came out before Masks of the Void: Origins (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 Downward Spear and Masks of the Void: Origins similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.