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 CosmoPirates
Monster Train and CosmoPirates 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 CosmoPirates (2024). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than CosmoPirates (85% 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 CosmoPirates
Choose CosmoPirates if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 52% cheaper on the Steam Store. CosmoPirates launched in 2024.
Both Monster Train and CosmoPirates 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 |  CosmoPirates | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 85% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | BlackMoon Design |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 4 years older than CosmoPirates (2024).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than CosmoPirates (85% positive).
- CosmoPirates is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (2.39 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; CosmoPirates has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs CosmoPirates — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or CosmoPirates first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before CosmoPirates (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 CosmoPirates 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 CosmoPirates have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while CosmoPirates is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. CosmoPirates doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.