Choose Monster X Monster
Choose Monster X Monster if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Monster X Monster launched in 2019.
Monster X Monster vs Yao-Guai Hunter
Monster X Monster and Yao-Guai Hunter both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Monster X Monster (2019) is 6 years older than Yao-Guai Hunter (2025). Yao-Guai Hunter scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Monster X Monster (83.3% 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 Yao-Guai Hunter
Choose Yao-Guai Hunter if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Yao-Guai Hunter launched in 2025.
Both Monster X Monster and Yao-Guai Hunter sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Monster X Monster |  Yao-Guai Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (18 reviews) | 91% positive (155 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VanGame | MyACG Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Monster X Monster (2019) is 6 years older than Yao-Guai Hunter (2025).
- Yao-Guai Hunter scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Monster X Monster (83.3% positive).
- Monster X Monster is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Yao-Guai Hunter (2.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Yao-Guai Hunter is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Monster X Monster has no Deck rating yet.
Monster X Monster vs Yao-Guai Hunter — FAQ
- Should I play Monster X Monster or Yao-Guai Hunter first?
- If you want chronology, Monster X Monster (2019) came out before Yao-Guai Hunter (2025). 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 Monster X Monster and Yao-Guai Hunter similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.