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 49% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs Gods vs Horrors
Monster Train and Gods vs Horrors 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 Gods vs Horrors (2025). Both sit near 96% positive on Steam (Monster Train: 12,182 reviews, Gods vs Horrors: 51). 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 Gods vs Horrors
Choose Gods vs Horrors if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Gods vs Horrors launched in 2025.
Both Monster Train and Gods vs Horrors sit in Strategy on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96.7% vs 96.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Monster Train |  Gods vs Horrors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 96.1% positive (51 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Oriol Cosp Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 5 years older than Gods vs Horrors (2025).
- Both sit near 96% positive on Steam (Monster Train: 12,182 reviews, Gods vs Horrors: 51).
- Monster Train is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than Gods vs Horrors (4.99 USD vs. 9.74 USD).
- Steam Deck: Monster Train is Deck Playable, Gods vs Horrors is Deck Verified.
Monster Train vs Gods vs Horrors — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Gods vs Horrors first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Gods vs Horrors (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 Gods vs Horrors 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 Gods vs Horrors have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Gods vs Horrors is listed as single-player only.