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 Lucky Mayor
Monster Train and Lucky Mayor 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 Lucky Mayor (2023). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Lucky Mayor (73.5% 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 Lucky Mayor
Choose Lucky Mayor if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lucky Mayor launched in 2023.
Both Monster Train and Lucky Mayor 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 |  Lucky Mayor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.54 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 73.5% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | MadGoat Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 3 years older than Lucky Mayor (2023).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Lucky Mayor (73.5% positive).
- Lucky Mayor is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (4.54 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Monster Train is Deck Playable, Lucky Mayor is Deck Verified.
Monster Train vs Lucky Mayor — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Lucky Mayor first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Lucky Mayor (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 Lucky Mayor 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 Lucky Mayor have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Lucky Mayor is listed as single-player only.