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 Daydam Knight
Monster Train and Daydam Knight 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 Daydam Knight (2025). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Daydam Knight (80% 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 Daydam Knight
Choose Daydam Knight if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Daydam Knight launched in 2025.
Both Monster Train and Daydam Knight 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 |  Daydam Knight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Parham |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 5 years older than Daydam Knight (2025).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Daydam Knight (80% positive).
- Daydam Knight is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Daydam Knight has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs Daydam Knight — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Daydam Knight first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Daydam Knight (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 Daydam Knight 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 Daydam Knight have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Daydam Knight is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Daydam Knight doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.