Choose Monster Train
Choose Monster Train if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs One Armed Bandit
Monster Train and One Armed Bandit 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 One Armed Bandit (2024). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than One Armed Bandit (85.7% 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 One Armed Bandit
Choose One Armed Bandit if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. One Armed Bandit launched in 2024.
Both Monster Train and One Armed Bandit 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 |  One Armed Bandit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 1.14 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Gral |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 4 years older than One Armed Bandit (2024).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than One Armed Bandit (85.7% positive).
- One Armed Bandit is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (1.14 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; One Armed Bandit has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs One Armed Bandit — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or One Armed Bandit first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before One Armed Bandit (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 One Armed Bandit 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 One Armed Bandit have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while One Armed Bandit is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. One Armed Bandit doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.