Choose The Masterplan
Choose The Masterplan if you want an Action and Strategy experience. The Masterplan launched in 2015.
The Masterplan vs Fire Thief
The Masterplan and Fire Thief both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. The Masterplan (2015) is 9 years older than Fire Thief (2024). Fire Thief is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Masterplan (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Fire Thief
Choose Fire Thief if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fire Thief launched in 2024.
Both The Masterplan and Fire Thief sit in 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 |  Fire Thief | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (249 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shark Punch | Anthony Rietkerk |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The Masterplan (2015) is 9 years older than Fire Thief (2024).
- Fire Thief is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Masterplan (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Masterplan is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Fire Thief has no Deck rating yet.
The Masterplan vs Fire Thief — FAQ
- Should I play The Masterplan or Fire Thief first?
- If you want chronology, The Masterplan (2015) came out before Fire Thief (2024). 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 Fire Thief similar?
- They overlap on 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. Fire Thief doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.