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.
Monster Train vs Vault of the Void
Monster Train and Vault of the Void 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 2 years older than Vault of the Void (2022). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Vault of the Void (93.7% 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 Vault of the Void
Choose Vault of the Void if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,386 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Monster Train and Vault of the Void 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
 Monster Train |  Vault of the Void | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 93.7% positive (1,386 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Spider Nest Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 2 years older than Vault of the Void (2022).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Vault of the Void (93.7% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Vault of the Void (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Monster Train is Deck Playable, Vault of the Void is Deck Verified.
Monster Train vs Vault of the Void — FAQ
- Which is better, Monster Train or Vault of the Void?
- On Steam reviews Monster Train scores higher (96.7% positive) than Vault of the Void (93.7% 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 Monster Train or Vault of the Void first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Vault of the Void (2022). 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 Train and Vault of the Void 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 Vault of the Void have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Vault of the Void is listed as single-player only.