Choose Obduction
Choose Obduction if you want an Indie game with VR Supported. 2,360 Steam reviews back the pick.
Obduction vs Maskmaker
Obduction and Maskmaker both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Obduction (2016) is 5 years older than Maskmaker (2021). Maskmaker scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Obduction (78% 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 Maskmaker
Choose Maskmaker if you want the VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.7% positive across 179 reviews.
Both Obduction and Maskmaker sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support, 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
 Obduction |  Maskmaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78% positive (2,360 reviews) | 92.7% positive (179 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan, Inc. | InnerspaceVR |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Obduction (2016) is 5 years older than Maskmaker (2021).
- Maskmaker scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Obduction (78% positive).
- Maskmaker is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Obduction (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Obduction is Deck Playable, Maskmaker is Deck Unsupported.
Obduction vs Maskmaker — FAQ
- Which is better, Obduction or Maskmaker?
- On Steam reviews Maskmaker scores higher (92.7% positive) than Obduction (78% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Maskmaker is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Obduction or Maskmaker first?
- If you want chronology, Obduction (2016) came out before Maskmaker (2021). 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 Obduction and Maskmaker similar?
- They overlap on 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.