Choose Master Spy
Choose Master Spy if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Master Spy launched in 2015.
Master Spy vs Mute Crimson DX
Master Spy and Mute Crimson DX 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 9 years older than Mute Crimson DX (2024). Mute Crimson DX 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 Mute Crimson DX
Choose Mute Crimson DX if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Mute Crimson DX launched in 2024.
Both Master Spy and Mute Crimson DX 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 |  Mute Crimson DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (187 reviews) | 100% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TURBOGUN | Iced Lizard Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Master Spy (2015) is 9 years older than Mute Crimson DX (2024).
- Mute Crimson DX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Master Spy (78.6% positive).
- Master Spy is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Mute Crimson DX (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Master Spy vs Mute Crimson DX — FAQ
- Should I play Master Spy or Mute Crimson DX first?
- If you want chronology, Master Spy (2015) came out before Mute Crimson DX (2024). 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 Mute Crimson DX 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.
- Do Master Spy and Mute Crimson DX both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.