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 Tenko's Magical Sword Quest
Master Spy and Tenko's Magical Sword Quest 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 Tenko's Magical Sword Quest (2022). Tenko's Magical Sword Quest is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Master Spy (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Tenko's Magical Sword Quest
Choose Tenko's Magical Sword Quest if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tenko's Magical Sword Quest launched in 2022.
Both Master Spy and Tenko's Magical Sword Quest 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 |  Tenko's Magical Sword Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (187 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TURBOGUN | LVGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Master Spy (2015) is 7 years older than Tenko's Magical Sword Quest (2022).
- Tenko's Magical Sword Quest is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Master Spy (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Master Spy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tenko's Magical Sword Quest has no Deck rating yet.
Master Spy vs Tenko's Magical Sword Quest — FAQ
- Should I play Master Spy or Tenko's Magical Sword Quest first?
- If you want chronology, Master Spy (2015) came out before Tenko's Magical Sword Quest (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 Tenko's Magical Sword Quest 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. Tenko's Magical Sword Quest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.