Choose The Masterplan
Choose The Masterplan if you want a Strategy experience. The Masterplan launched in 2015.
The Masterplan vs HEIST
The Masterplan and HEIST 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 4 years older than HEIST (2019). The Masterplan scores higher on Steam reviews (60.6% positive) than HEIST (50% 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 HEIST
Choose HEIST if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. HEIST launched in 2019.
Both The Masterplan and HEIST 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 |  HEIST | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, 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) | 50% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shark Punch | Atomizer Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Masterplan (2015) is 4 years older than HEIST (2019).
- The Masterplan scores higher on Steam reviews (60.6% positive) than HEIST (50% positive).
- HEIST is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Masterplan (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Masterplan is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; HEIST has no Deck rating yet.
The Masterplan vs HEIST — FAQ
- Should I play The Masterplan or HEIST first?
- If you want chronology, The Masterplan (2015) came out before HEIST (2019). 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 HEIST 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.
- Does The Masterplan run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Masterplan is rated Deck Playable by Valve. HEIST doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.