Choose Mr. Saitou
Choose Mr. Saitou if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mr. Saitou launched in 2023.
Mr. Saitou vs BLUE REFLECTION Quartet
Mr. Saitou and BLUE REFLECTION Quartet both land in Adventure, RPG 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Mr. Saitou (2023) is 3 years older than BLUE REFLECTION Quartet (2026). Mr. Saitou is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than BLUE REFLECTION Quartet (11.99 USD vs. 49.99 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 BLUE REFLECTION Quartet
Choose BLUE REFLECTION Quartet if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BLUE REFLECTION Quartet launched in 2026.
Both Mr. Saitou and BLUE REFLECTION Quartet sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 Mr. Saitou |  BLUE REFLECTION Quartet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.2% positive (339 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Laura Shigihara | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Mr. Saitou (2023) is 3 years older than BLUE REFLECTION Quartet (2026).
- Mr. Saitou is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than BLUE REFLECTION Quartet (11.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Mr. Saitou vs BLUE REFLECTION Quartet — FAQ
- Should I play Mr. Saitou or BLUE REFLECTION Quartet first?
- If you want chronology, Mr. Saitou (2023) came out before BLUE REFLECTION Quartet (2026). 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 Mr. Saitou and BLUE REFLECTION Quartet similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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 Mr. Saitou and BLUE REFLECTION Quartet 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.