Choose The Masterplan
Choose The Masterplan if you want a Strategy experience. The Masterplan launched in 2015.
The Masterplan vs Suspect None
The Masterplan and Suspect None both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. The Masterplan (2015) is 12 years older than Suspect None (2027). 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 Suspect None
Choose Suspect None if you want a Simulation game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Suspect None launched in 2027.
Both The Masterplan and Suspect None sit in Action 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 |  Suspect None | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (249 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shark Punch | Relaxed Beaver |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Masterplan (2015) is 12 years older than Suspect None (2027).
The Masterplan vs Suspect None — FAQ
- Should I play The Masterplan or Suspect None first?
- If you want chronology, The Masterplan (2015) came out before Suspect None (2027). 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 Suspect None similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.