Monster Train vs Ratropolis
Monster Train and Ratropolis 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. Both released in 2020. Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Ratropolis (86.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Monster Train |  Ratropolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 86.2% positive (1,698 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Cassel Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Both released in 2020.
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Ratropolis (86.2% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than Ratropolis (4.99 USD vs. 7.19 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Monster Train vs Ratropolis — FAQ
- Which is better, Monster Train or Ratropolis?
- On Steam reviews Monster Train scores higher (96.7% positive) than Ratropolis (86.2% 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.
- Are Monster Train and Ratropolis 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 Ratropolis have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Ratropolis is listed as single-player only.