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 Heretic's Fork
Monster Train and Heretic's Fork 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 3 years older than Heretic's Fork (2023). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Heretic's Fork (86.2% 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 Heretic's Fork
Choose Heretic's Fork if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,833 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Monster Train and Heretic's Fork 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 |  Heretic's Fork | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 86.2% positive (1,833 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | 9FingerGames |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 3 years older than Heretic's Fork (2023).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Heretic's Fork (86.2% positive).
- Heretic's Fork is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Monster Train vs Heretic's Fork — FAQ
- Which is better, Monster Train or Heretic's Fork?
- On Steam reviews Monster Train scores higher (96.7% positive) than Heretic's Fork (86.2% 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 Heretic's Fork first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Heretic's Fork (2023). 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 Heretic's Fork 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 Heretic's Fork have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Heretic's Fork is listed as single-player only.