Choose The Masterplan
Choose The Masterplan if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Masterplan launched in 2015.
The Masterplan vs A-Star Theft
The Masterplan and A-Star Theft both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. The Masterplan (2015) is 5 years older than A-Star Theft (2020). A-Star Theft scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Masterplan (60.6% 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 A-Star Theft
Choose A-Star Theft if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. A-Star Theft launched in 2020.
Both The Masterplan and A-Star Theft sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 The Masterplan |  A-Star Theft | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (249 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shark Punch | Kehler Creations |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Masterplan (2015) is 5 years older than A-Star Theft (2020).
- A-Star Theft scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Masterplan (60.6% positive).
- A-Star Theft is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Masterplan (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Masterplan is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; A-Star Theft has no Deck rating yet.
The Masterplan vs A-Star Theft — FAQ
- Should I play The Masterplan or A-Star Theft first?
- If you want chronology, The Masterplan (2015) came out before A-Star Theft (2020). 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 The Masterplan and A-Star Theft similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Does The Masterplan run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Masterplan is rated Deck Playable by Valve. A-Star Theft doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.