Choose Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death
Choose Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,114 Steam reviews back the pick.
Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death vs Hi-Fi RUSH
Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death and Hi-Fi RUSH both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death (2013) is 10 years older than Hi-Fi RUSH (2023). Hi-Fi RUSH scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death (91.1% 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 Hi-Fi RUSH
Choose Hi-Fi RUSH if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.7% positive across 16,022 reviews.
Both Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death and Hi-Fi RUSH sit in Action 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
 Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death |  Hi-Fi RUSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (1,114 reviews) | 97.7% positive (16,022 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zootfly | Tango Gameworks |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death (2013) is 10 years older than Hi-Fi RUSH (2023).
- Hi-Fi RUSH scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death (91.1% positive).
- Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Hi-Fi RUSH (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death vs Hi-Fi RUSH — FAQ
- Which is better, Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death or Hi-Fi RUSH?
- On Steam reviews Hi-Fi RUSH scores higher (97.7% positive) than Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death (91.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hi-Fi RUSH is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death or Hi-Fi RUSH first?
- If you want chronology, Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death (2013) came out before Hi-Fi RUSH (2023). 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 Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death and Hi-Fi RUSH similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death and Hi-Fi RUSH both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.