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 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs Shogun Curse
Monster Train and Shogun Curse 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 Shogun Curse (2024). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Shogun Curse (62.5% 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 Shogun Curse
Choose Shogun Curse if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shogun Curse launched in 2024.
Both Monster Train and Shogun Curse 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 |  Shogun Curse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 62.5% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Oh Baby Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 4 years older than Shogun Curse (2024).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Shogun Curse (62.5% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Shogun Curse (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shogun Curse has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs Shogun Curse — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Shogun Curse first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Shogun Curse (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 Shogun Curse 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 Shogun Curse have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Shogun Curse is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shogun Curse doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.