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 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs DUNGEON ARTIFACT
Monster Train and DUNGEON ARTIFACT 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 DUNGEON ARTIFACT (2024). Monster Train is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DUNGEON ARTIFACT (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 DUNGEON ARTIFACT
Choose DUNGEON ARTIFACT if you want an Indie, RPG, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. DUNGEON ARTIFACT launched in 2024.
Both Monster Train and DUNGEON ARTIFACT 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 |  DUNGEON ARTIFACT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | いとこん |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 4 years older than DUNGEON ARTIFACT (2024).
- Monster Train is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DUNGEON ARTIFACT (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DUNGEON ARTIFACT has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs DUNGEON ARTIFACT — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or DUNGEON ARTIFACT first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before DUNGEON ARTIFACT (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 DUNGEON ARTIFACT 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 DUNGEON ARTIFACT have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while DUNGEON ARTIFACT is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DUNGEON ARTIFACT doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.