Choose Monster Train
Choose Monster Train if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs Dollar King
Monster Train and Dollar King 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 Dollar King (2024). Dollar King is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Dollar King
Choose Dollar King if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dollar King launched in 2024.
Both Monster Train and Dollar King sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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 |  Dollar King | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | kan.kikuchi |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 4 years older than Dollar King (2024).
- Dollar King is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dollar King has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs Dollar King — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Dollar King first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Dollar King (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 Dollar King 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 Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dollar King doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.