Choose Monster Train
Choose Monster Train if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs BlueCloud Summit
Monster Train and BlueCloud Summit 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 BlueCloud Summit (2025). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than BlueCloud Summit (88.2% 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 BlueCloud Summit
Choose BlueCloud Summit if you want a RPG and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BlueCloud Summit launched in 2025.
Both Monster Train and BlueCloud Summit 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 |  BlueCloud Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Star Surfer |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 5 years older than BlueCloud Summit (2025).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than BlueCloud Summit (88.2% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than BlueCloud Summit (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BlueCloud Summit has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs BlueCloud Summit — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or BlueCloud Summit first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before BlueCloud Summit (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 BlueCloud Summit 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 BlueCloud Summit have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while BlueCloud Summit is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BlueCloud Summit doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.