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 DINO MERCS
Monster Train and DINO MERCS 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 4 years older than DINO MERCS (2024). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than DINO MERCS (66.7% 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 DINO MERCS
Choose DINO MERCS if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. DINO MERCS launched in 2024.
Both Monster Train and DINO MERCS 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 |  DINO MERCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.44 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 66.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Unusual Undertaking |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 4 years older than DINO MERCS (2024).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than DINO MERCS (66.7% positive).
- DINO MERCS is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (2.44 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DINO MERCS has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs DINO MERCS — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or DINO MERCS first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before DINO MERCS (2024). 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 DINO MERCS 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 DINO MERCS have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while DINO MERCS is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DINO MERCS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.