Choose Master Spy
Choose Master Spy if it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Master Spy launched in 2015.
Master Spy vs Tokyo Rogue
Master Spy and Tokyo Rogue 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 7 years older than Tokyo Rogue (2022). Tokyo Rogue scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 Tokyo Rogue
Choose Tokyo Rogue if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Tokyo Rogue launched in 2022.
Both Master Spy and Tokyo Rogue 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 |  Tokyo Rogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (187 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TURBOGUN | Lunacy Labs Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Master Spy (2015) is 7 years older than Tokyo Rogue (2022).
- Tokyo Rogue scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Master Spy (78.6% positive).
- Master Spy is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Tokyo Rogue (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Master Spy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tokyo Rogue has no Deck rating yet.
Master Spy vs Tokyo Rogue — FAQ
- Should I play Master Spy or Tokyo Rogue first?
- If you want chronology, Master Spy (2015) came out before Tokyo Rogue (2022). 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 Tokyo Rogue 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. Tokyo Rogue doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.