Choose Monster Train
Choose Monster Train if you want the Online PvP side of the pairing. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs Strategy
Monster Train and Strategy 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 Strategy (2022). Monster Train is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Strategy (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). 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 Strategy
Choose Strategy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Strategy launched in 2022.
Both Monster Train and Strategy sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player and PvP, 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 |  Strategy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | GC Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 2 years older than Strategy (2022).
- Monster Train is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Strategy (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Strategy has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs Strategy — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Strategy first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Strategy (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 Strategy 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 Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Strategy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.