Choose Monster Train
Choose Monster Train if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs Void Tyrant
Monster Train and Void Tyrant 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 Void Tyrant (2021). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Void Tyrant (64.7% 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 Void Tyrant
Choose Void Tyrant if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Void Tyrant launched in 2021.
Both Monster Train and Void Tyrant 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 |  Void Tyrant | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 64.7% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Quite Fresh Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 1 year older than Void Tyrant (2021).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Void Tyrant (64.7% positive).
- Void Tyrant is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Monster Train is Deck Playable, Void Tyrant is Deck Verified.
Monster Train vs Void Tyrant — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Void Tyrant first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Void Tyrant (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 Monster Train and Void Tyrant 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 Void Tyrant have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Void Tyrant is listed as single-player only.