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 Orcish Skies
Monster Train and Orcish Skies 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 3 years older than Orcish Skies (2023). Orcish Skies scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Monster Train (96.7% 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 Orcish Skies
Choose Orcish Skies if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Orcish Skies launched in 2023.
Both Monster Train and Orcish Skies 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 |  Orcish Skies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 100% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Certeis Lirre |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 3 years older than Orcish Skies (2023).
- Orcish Skies scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Monster Train (96.7% positive).
- Orcish Skies is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Monster Train vs Orcish Skies — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Orcish Skies first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Orcish Skies (2023). 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 Orcish Skies 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 Orcish Skies have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Orcish Skies is listed as single-player only.