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 Hell Shuffle
Monster Train and Hell Shuffle 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 Hell Shuffle (2021). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Hell Shuffle (87.1% 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 Hell Shuffle
Choose Hell Shuffle if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Hell Shuffle launched in 2021.
Both Monster Train and Hell Shuffle 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 |  Hell Shuffle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 87.1% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Sunny Nights |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 1 year older than Hell Shuffle (2021).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Hell Shuffle (87.1% positive).
- Hell Shuffle is free; Monster Train is paid (4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Monster Train vs Hell Shuffle — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Hell Shuffle first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Hell Shuffle (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 Hell Shuffle 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 Hell Shuffle have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Hell Shuffle is listed as single-player only.
- Is Hell Shuffle free?
- Yes — Hell Shuffle is a free-to-play Steam title. Monster Train is paid (4.99 USD).