Choose Dragon Call
Choose Dragon Call if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Dragon Call launched in 2021.
Dragon Call vs Monster Train
Dragon Call 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 Dragon Call (2021). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Dragon Call (64% 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 it matches what drew you to this matchup. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Dragon Call and Monster Train sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Dragon Call |  Monster Train | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Casual | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64% positive (25 reviews) | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | organelemonhouse | Shiny Shoe |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 1 year older than Dragon Call (2021).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Dragon Call (64% positive).
- Dragon Call is free; Monster Train is paid (24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Dragon Call vs Monster Train — FAQ
- Should I play Dragon Call or Monster Train first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Dragon Call (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 Dragon Call 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.
- Is Dragon Call free?
- Yes — Dragon Call is a free-to-play Steam title. Monster Train is paid (24.99 USD).