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 Space Order Mine
Monster Train and Space Order Mine 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 Space Order Mine (2024). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Space Order Mine (79.4% 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 Space Order Mine
Choose Space Order Mine if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Space Order Mine launched in 2024.
Both Monster Train and Space Order Mine 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 |  Space Order Mine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 79.4% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Fluffy Lotus |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 4 years older than Space Order Mine (2024).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Space Order Mine (79.4% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Space Order Mine (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Monster Train vs Space Order Mine — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Space Order Mine first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Space Order Mine (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 Space Order Mine 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 Space Order Mine have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Space Order Mine is listed as single-player only.