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 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
Monster Train and Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers 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 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers (2024). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers (83.7% 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 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
Choose Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers if you want an Indie, RPG, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,037 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Monster Train and Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers 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 |  Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 83.7% positive (2,037 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Purple Moss Collectors |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 4 years older than Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers (2024).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers (83.7% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers (4.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Steam Deck: Monster Train is Deck Playable, Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers is Deck Verified.
Monster Train vs Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers — FAQ
- Which is better, Monster Train or Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers?
- On Steam reviews Monster Train scores higher (96.7% positive) than Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers (83.7% 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 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers (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 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers 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 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers is listed as single-player only.