Choose Hatsuyuki Sakura
Choose Hatsuyuki Sakura if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hatsuyuki Sakura launched in 2024.
Hatsuyuki Sakura vs The Masquerade
Hatsuyuki Sakura and The Masquerade both land in Adventure, Casual 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Hatsuyuki Sakura (2024) is 1 year older than The Masquerade (2025). The Masquerade is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Hatsuyuki Sakura (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 The Masquerade
Choose The Masquerade if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Masquerade launched in 2025.
Both Hatsuyuki Sakura and The Masquerade sit in Adventure and Casual 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
 Hatsuyuki Sakura |  The Masquerade | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (43 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SAGA PLANETS | 可微游戏 |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Hatsuyuki Sakura (2024) is 1 year older than The Masquerade (2025).
- The Masquerade is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Hatsuyuki Sakura (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Hatsuyuki Sakura is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Masquerade has no Deck rating yet.
Hatsuyuki Sakura vs The Masquerade — FAQ
- Should I play Hatsuyuki Sakura or The Masquerade first?
- If you want chronology, Hatsuyuki Sakura (2024) came out before The Masquerade (2025). 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 Hatsuyuki Sakura and The Masquerade similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Casual 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 Hatsuyuki Sakura run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hatsuyuki Sakura is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Masquerade doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.