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 31% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs Sigil of the Magi
Monster Train and Sigil of the Magi 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 3 years older than Sigil of the Magi (2023). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Sigil of the Magi (76% 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 Sigil of the Magi
Choose Sigil of the Magi if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Sigil of the Magi launched in 2023.
Both Monster Train and Sigil of the Magi 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 |  Sigil of the Magi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 76% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Yongjustyong |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 3 years older than Sigil of the Magi (2023).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Sigil of the Magi (76% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than Sigil of the Magi (4.99 USD vs. 7.19 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sigil of the Magi has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs Sigil of the Magi — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Sigil of the Magi first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Sigil of the Magi (2023). 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 Sigil of the Magi 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 Sigil of the Magi have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Sigil of the Magi is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sigil of the Magi doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.