Monster Train vs Kaiten
Monster Train and Kaiten 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 Kaiten (2025). Monster Train is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Kaiten (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Monster Train |  Kaiten | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Fragilent |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 5 years older than Kaiten (2025).
- Monster Train is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Kaiten (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Kaiten has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs Kaiten — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Kaiten first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Kaiten (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 Kaiten 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 Kaiten have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Kaiten is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Kaiten doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.