Choose Little Big Workshop
Choose Little Big Workshop if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.8% positive across 989 reviews.
Little Big Workshop vs Masterplan Tycoon
Little Big Workshop and Masterplan Tycoon both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Little Big Workshop (2019) is 4 years older than Masterplan Tycoon (2023). Little Big Workshop scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Masterplan Tycoon (68.2% 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 Masterplan Tycoon
Choose Masterplan Tycoon if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Masterplan Tycoon launched in 2023.
Both Little Big Workshop and Masterplan Tycoon sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 Little Big Workshop |  Masterplan Tycoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.8% positive (989 reviews) | 68.2% positive (286 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mirage Game Studios | Bureau Bravin |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Little Big Workshop (2019) is 4 years older than Masterplan Tycoon (2023).
- Little Big Workshop scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Masterplan Tycoon (68.2% positive).
- Masterplan Tycoon is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Little Big Workshop (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Little Big Workshop vs Masterplan Tycoon — FAQ
- Which is better, Little Big Workshop or Masterplan Tycoon?
- On Steam reviews Little Big Workshop scores higher (82.8% positive) than Masterplan Tycoon (68.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Little Big Workshop is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Little Big Workshop or Masterplan Tycoon first?
- If you want chronology, Little Big Workshop (2019) came out before Masterplan Tycoon (2023). 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 Little Big Workshop and Masterplan Tycoon similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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.