Choose Timberman
Choose Timberman if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,699 Steam reviews back the pick.
Timberman vs Masky
Timberman and Masky both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Timberman (2015) is 1 year older than Masky (2016). Timberman scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Masky (80.9% 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 Masky
Choose Masky if you want the Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Masky launched in 2016.
Both Timberman and Masky sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Timberman |  Masky | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (1,699 reviews) | 80.9% positive (47 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Digital Melody | Digital Melody |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Timberman (2015) is 1 year older than Masky (2016).
- Timberman scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Masky (80.9% positive).
- Masky is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Timberman (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Timberman is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Masky has no Deck rating yet.
Timberman vs Masky — FAQ
- Should I play Timberman or Masky first?
- If you want chronology, Timberman (2015) came out before Masky (2016). 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 Timberman and Masky similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Timberman run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Timberman is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Masky doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.