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 Perfect Dice
Monster Train and Perfect Dice 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 Perfect Dice (2024). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Perfect Dice (73.9% 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 Perfect Dice
Choose Perfect Dice if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Perfect Dice launched in 2024.
Both Monster Train and Perfect Dice 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 |  Perfect Dice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 73.9% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Tilt Station |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 4 years older than Perfect Dice (2024).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Perfect Dice (73.9% positive).
- Perfect Dice is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Monster Train vs Perfect Dice — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Perfect Dice first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Perfect Dice (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 Perfect Dice 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 Perfect Dice have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Perfect Dice is listed as single-player only.