Choose Monster Train
Choose Monster Train if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.7% positive across 12,182 reviews.
Monster Train vs LONESTAR
Monster Train and LONESTAR 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 5 years older than LONESTAR (2025). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than LONESTAR (90.1% 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 LONESTAR
Choose LONESTAR if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. LONESTAR launched in 2025.
Both Monster Train and LONESTAR 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 |  LONESTAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 90.1% positive (829 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Math Tide |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 5 years older than LONESTAR (2025).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than LONESTAR (90.1% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than LONESTAR (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Monster Train is Deck Playable, LONESTAR is Deck Verified.
Monster Train vs LONESTAR — FAQ
- Which is better, Monster Train or LONESTAR?
- On Steam reviews Monster Train scores higher (96.7% positive) than LONESTAR (90.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Monster Train is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Monster Train or LONESTAR first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before LONESTAR (2025). 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 LONESTAR 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 LONESTAR have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while LONESTAR is listed as single-player only.