Choose Monster Train
Choose Monster Train if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs Slidemagi
Monster Train and Slidemagi 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 Slidemagi (2025). Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Slidemagi has no Deck rating yet. 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 Slidemagi
Choose Slidemagi if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Slidemagi launched in 2025.
Both Monster Train and Slidemagi sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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 |  Slidemagi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | BATOVI Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 5 years older than Slidemagi (2025).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Slidemagi has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs Slidemagi — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Slidemagi first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Slidemagi (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 Slidemagi 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 Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Slidemagi doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.