Choose Master Spy
Choose Master Spy if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Master Spy launched in 2015.
Master Spy vs One Try, One Kill
Master Spy and One Try, One Kill 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. Master Spy (2015) is 5 years older than One Try, One Kill (2020). One Try, One Kill scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Master Spy (78.6% 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 One Try, One Kill
Choose One Try, One Kill if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. One Try, One Kill launched in 2020.
Both Master Spy and One Try, One Kill 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
 Master Spy |  One Try, One Kill | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (187 reviews) | 90.5% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TURBOGUN | Repa Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Master Spy (2015) is 5 years older than One Try, One Kill (2020).
- One Try, One Kill scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Master Spy (78.6% positive).
- One Try, One Kill is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Master Spy (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Master Spy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; One Try, One Kill has no Deck rating yet.
Master Spy vs One Try, One Kill — FAQ
- Should I play Master Spy or One Try, One Kill first?
- If you want chronology, Master Spy (2015) came out before One Try, One Kill (2020). 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 Master Spy and One Try, One Kill 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 Master Spy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Master Spy is rated Deck Verified by Valve. One Try, One Kill doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.