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 Medieval Decklords
Monster Train and Medieval Decklords 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 Medieval Decklords (2026). Medieval Decklords scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Monster Train (96.7% 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 Medieval Decklords
Choose Medieval Decklords if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 79% cheaper on the Steam Store. Medieval Decklords launched in 2026.
Both Monster Train and Medieval Decklords 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 |  Medieval Decklords | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 5.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Oba Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 6 years older than Medieval Decklords (2026).
- Medieval Decklords scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Monster Train (96.7% positive).
- Medieval Decklords is currently ~79% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (5.19 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Monster Train is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Medieval Decklords has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train vs Medieval Decklords — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train or Medieval Decklords first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Medieval Decklords (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 Medieval Decklords 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 Monster Train run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Medieval Decklords doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.