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Master Reboot vs NORTH

Master Reboot and NORTH both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Master Reboot (2013) is 3 years older than NORTH (2016). Master Reboot scores higher on Steam reviews (75.2% positive) than NORTH (58.7% 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 Master Reboot

Choose Master Reboot if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 75.2% positive across 330 reviews.

Choose NORTH

Choose NORTH if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. NORTH launched in 2016.

Both Master Reboot and NORTH sit in Indie and Adventure 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 Reboot vs NORTH — Steam metadata comparison
Master Reboot — Steam game coverMaster RebootNORTH — Steam game coverNORTH
Released20132016
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price2.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews75.2% positive (330 reviews)58.7% positive (235 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersWales InteractiveOutlands

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Master Reboot vs NORTH — FAQ

Which is better, Master Reboot or NORTH?
On Steam reviews Master Reboot scores higher (75.2% positive) than NORTH (58.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Master Reboot is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Master Reboot or NORTH first?
If you want chronology, Master Reboot (2013) came out before NORTH (2016). 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 Reboot and NORTH similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.
Master Reboot vs NORTH — Verdict (2026) · imho.run