Choose Monster Train
Choose Monster Train if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN
Monster Train and CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN 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 CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN (2022). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN (57.1% 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 CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN
Choose CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN launched in 2022.
Both Monster Train and CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN 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 |  CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 57.1% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Mojo Bones Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 2 years older than CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN (2022).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN (57.1% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN (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 CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN 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 CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. CITY WARS: TOKYO REIGN doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.