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 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs Tabletop Hero
Monster Train and Tabletop Hero 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 Tabletop Hero (2024). Tabletop Hero 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 Tabletop Hero
Choose Tabletop Hero if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Tabletop Hero launched in 2024.
Both Monster Train and Tabletop Hero 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 |  Tabletop Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Kunpo |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 4 years older than Tabletop Hero (2024).
- Tabletop Hero scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Monster Train (96.7% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Tabletop Hero (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Monster Train vs Tabletop Hero — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Tabletop Hero first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Tabletop Hero (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 Tabletop Hero 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 Tabletop Hero have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Tabletop Hero is listed as single-player only.