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The Masterplan vs Bank Robber

The Masterplan and Bank Robber 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 8 years older than Bank Robber (2023). The Masterplan scores higher on Steam reviews (60.6% positive) than Bank Robber (57.1% 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 The Masterplan

Choose The Masterplan if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Masterplan launched in 2015.

Choose Bank Robber

Choose Bank Robber if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bank Robber launched in 2023.

Both The Masterplan and Bank Robber 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 vs Bank Robber — Steam metadata comparison
The Masterplan — Steam game coverThe MasterplanBank Robber — Steam game coverBank Robber
Released20152023
GenresAction, Strategy, IndieAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews60.6% positive (249 reviews)57.1% positive (28 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersShark PunchSoftwaves

Side by side

The Masterplan vs Bank Robber — FAQ

Should I play The Masterplan or Bank Robber first?
If you want chronology, The Masterplan (2015) came out before Bank Robber (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 The Masterplan and Bank Robber 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. Bank Robber doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Masterplan vs Bank Robber — Verdict (2026) · imho.run