Choose The Masterplan
Choose The Masterplan if you want a Strategy experience. The Masterplan launched in 2015.
The Masterplan vs Tactical Operations
The Masterplan and Tactical Operations 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 2 years older than Tactical Operations (2017). Tactical Operations is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Masterplan (1.99 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 Tactical Operations
Choose Tactical Operations if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tactical Operations launched in 2017.
Both The Masterplan and Tactical Operations 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 |  Tactical Operations | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (249 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shark Punch | LillyWelland inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Masterplan (2015) is 2 years older than Tactical Operations (2017).
- Tactical Operations is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Masterplan (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
The Masterplan vs Tactical Operations — FAQ
- Should I play The Masterplan or Tactical Operations first?
- If you want chronology, The Masterplan (2015) came out before Tactical Operations (2017). 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 Tactical Operations 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.