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 Depth of Mind
Monster Train and Depth of Mind 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 6 years older than Depth of Mind (2026). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Depth of Mind (92% 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 Depth of Mind
Choose Depth of Mind if you want an Indie and RPG game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Depth of Mind launched in 2026.
Both Monster Train and Depth of Mind 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 |  Depth of Mind | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 92% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | FunB4nan |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 6 years older than Depth of Mind (2026).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Depth of Mind (92% positive).
- Depth of Mind is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Depth of Mind has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs Depth of Mind — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Depth of Mind first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Depth of Mind (2026). 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 Depth of Mind 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 Depth of Mind have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Depth of Mind is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Depth of Mind doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.