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 Cards of Divinity
Monster Train and Cards of Divinity 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 5 years older than Cards of Divinity (2025). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Cards of Divinity (85.7% 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 Cards of Divinity
Choose Cards of Divinity if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cards of Divinity launched in 2025.
Both Monster Train and Cards of Divinity 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 |  Cards of Divinity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 85.7% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Spade Collective |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 5 years older than Cards of Divinity (2025).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Cards of Divinity (85.7% positive).
- Cards of Divinity is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cards of Divinity has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs Cards of Divinity — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Cards of Divinity first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Cards of Divinity (2025). 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 Cards of Divinity 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 Cards of Divinity have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Cards of Divinity is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cards of Divinity doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.