Choose Monster Train
Choose Monster Train if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.7% positive across 12,182 reviews.
Monster Train vs Decktamer
Monster Train and Decktamer 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 Decktamer (2025). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Decktamer (90.2% 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 Decktamer
Choose Decktamer if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Decktamer launched in 2025.
Both Monster Train and Decktamer 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 |  Decktamer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 90.2% positive (706 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Horizon Edge |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 5 years older than Decktamer (2025).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Decktamer (90.2% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Decktamer (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Monster Train vs Decktamer — FAQ
- Which is better, Monster Train or Decktamer?
- On Steam reviews Monster Train scores higher (96.7% positive) than Decktamer (90.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Monster Train is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Monster Train or Decktamer first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Decktamer (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 Decktamer 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 Decktamer have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Decktamer is listed as single-player only.