Which is better, Inkbound or Monster Train?

On Steam reviews Monster Train scores higher (96.7% positive) than Inkbound (87.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Monster Train is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.

Should I play Inkbound or Monster Train first?

If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Inkbound (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 Inkbound and Monster Train similar?

They overlap on Strategy 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.

Inkbound vs Monster Train

Inkbound and Monster Train both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Monster Train (2020) is 4 years older than Inkbound (2024). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Inkbound (87.4% 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 Inkbound

Choose Inkbound if you want an Action, Indie, and Simulation game with Online Co-op, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,729 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Monster Train

Choose Monster Train if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.7% positive across 12,182 reviews.

Both Inkbound and Monster Train sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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.

Inkbound vs Monster Train — Steam metadata comparison
	Inkbound	Monster Train
Released	2024	2020
Genres	Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG	Strategy
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Playable	Deck Playable
Price	8.99 USD	4.99 USD
Steam reviews	87.4% positive (2,729 reviews)	96.7% positive (12,182 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op	Multi-player
Developers	Shiny Shoe	Shiny Shoe

Side by side

Both are Strategy games on Steam.
Monster Train (2020) is 4 years older than Inkbound (2024).
Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Inkbound (87.4% positive).
Monster Train is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Inkbound (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Inkbound has co-op; Monster Train does not.
Both are Deck Playable.