Choose Monster Train
Choose Monster Train if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 12,182 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train vs Anachron
Monster Train and Anachron 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 7 years older than Anachron (2027). Anachron is free; Monster Train is paid (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 Anachron
Choose Anachron if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Free To Play game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Anachron launched in 2027.
Both Monster Train and Anachron sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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 |  Anachron | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2027 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | 4Theory Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 7 years older than Anachron (2027).
- Anachron is free; Monster Train is paid (24.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Anachron has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs Anachron — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Anachron first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Anachron (2027). 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 Anachron 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.
- Is Anachron free?
- Yes — Anachron is a free-to-play Steam title. Monster Train is paid (24.99 USD).
- Does Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Anachron doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.