Choose Masks of the Void: Origins
Choose Masks of the Void: Origins if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Masks of the Void: Origins launched in 2026.
Masks of the Void: Origins vs PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
Masks of the Void: Origins and PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2026. Masks of the Void: Origins scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer (76.4% 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 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
Choose PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer if you want an Adventure experience. PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer launched in 2026.
Both Masks of the Void: Origins and PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Masks of the Void: Origins |  PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 12.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.4% positive (28 reviews) | 76.4% positive (127 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ROLLDBOX GAMES | ChillyRoom |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Masks of the Void: Origins scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer (76.4% positive).
- PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is currently ~15% cheaper on Steam than Masks of the Void: Origins (12.74 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Masks of the Void: Origins has no Deck rating yet.
Masks of the Void: Origins vs PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer — FAQ
- Are Masks of the Void: Origins and PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.