Choose Monster Train
Choose Monster Train if you want a Strategy experience. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs MONSTER CARDS
Monster Train and MONSTER CARDS sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Monster Train (2020) is 2 years older than MONSTER CARDS (2022). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than MONSTER CARDS (94.8% positive). MONSTER CARDS is free; Monster Train is paid (24.99 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 MONSTER CARDS
Choose MONSTER CARDS if you want an Indie, Free To Play, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. MONSTER CARDS launched in 2022.
Both Monster Train and MONSTER CARDS ship Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96.7% vs 94.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Monster Train |  MONSTER CARDS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy | Indie, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 94.8% positive (343 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | GasaiGames |
Side by side
- Monster Train (2020) is 2 years older than MONSTER CARDS (2022).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than MONSTER CARDS (94.8% positive).
- MONSTER CARDS is free; Monster Train is paid (24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Monster Train vs MONSTER CARDS — FAQ
- Which is better, Monster Train or MONSTER CARDS?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Monster Train sits at 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews), MONSTER CARDS at 94.8% (343). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Monster Train or MONSTER CARDS first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before MONSTER CARDS (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.
- Is MONSTER CARDS free?
- Yes — MONSTER CARDS is a free-to-play Steam title. Monster Train is paid (24.99 USD).