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 SPELLCAST
Monster Train and SPELLCAST 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 SPELLCAST (2025). SPELLCAST is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (10.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 SPELLCAST
Choose SPELLCAST if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. SPELLCAST launched in 2025.
Both Monster Train and SPELLCAST 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 |  SPELLCAST | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | BEDiBUG Concepts |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 5 years older than SPELLCAST (2025).
- SPELLCAST is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (10.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SPELLCAST has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs SPELLCAST — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or SPELLCAST first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before SPELLCAST (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 SPELLCAST 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 SPELLCAST have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while SPELLCAST is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SPELLCAST doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.