Choose A Monster's Expedition
Choose A Monster's Expedition if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. A Monster's Expedition launched in 2020.
A Monster's Expedition vs Meow Mission
A Monster's Expedition and Meow Mission both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. A Monster's Expedition (2020) is 4 years older than Meow Mission (2024). Meow Mission is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than A Monster's Expedition (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Meow Mission
Choose Meow Mission if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Meow Mission launched in 2024.
Both A Monster's Expedition and Meow Mission sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 A Monster's Expedition |  Meow Mission | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (822 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Draknek & Friends | Accelix |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- A Monster's Expedition (2020) is 4 years older than Meow Mission (2024).
- Meow Mission is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than A Monster's Expedition (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- A Monster's Expedition is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Meow Mission has no Deck rating yet.
A Monster's Expedition vs Meow Mission — FAQ
- Should I play A Monster's Expedition or Meow Mission first?
- If you want chronology, A Monster's Expedition (2020) came out before Meow Mission (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 A Monster's Expedition and Meow Mission similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 A Monster's Expedition run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — A Monster's Expedition is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Meow Mission doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.