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 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs Cats & Dice
Monster Train and Cats & Dice 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 Cats & Dice (2025). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Cats & Dice (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 Cats & Dice
Choose Cats & Dice if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cats & Dice launched in 2025.
Both Monster Train and Cats & Dice 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 |  Cats & Dice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 85.7% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Yongjustyong |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 5 years older than Cats & Dice (2025).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Cats & Dice (85.7% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Cats & Dice (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Monster Train vs Cats & Dice — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Cats & Dice first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Cats & Dice (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 Cats & Dice 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 Cats & Dice have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Cats & Dice is listed as single-player only.