Choose Roguebook
Choose Roguebook if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 1,911 Steam reviews back the pick.
Roguebook vs Monster Train
Roguebook 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 1 year older than Roguebook (2021). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Roguebook (85.1% 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 Monster Train
Choose Monster Train if you want the Multi-player, 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 Roguebook and Monster Train sit in Strategy 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
 Roguebook |  Monster Train | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (1,911 reviews) | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Abrakam Entertainment SA | Shiny Shoe |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 1 year older than Roguebook (2021).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Roguebook (85.1% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Roguebook (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Roguebook vs Monster Train — FAQ
- Which is better, Roguebook or Monster Train?
- On Steam reviews Monster Train scores higher (96.7% positive) than Roguebook (85.1% 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 Roguebook or Monster Train first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Roguebook (2021). 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 Roguebook 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.
- Does Roguebook have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Roguebook is listed as single-player only.