Choose Smash Dungeon
Choose Smash Dungeon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Smash Dungeon launched in 2023.
Smash Dungeon vs Monster Crawl
Smash Dungeon and Monster Crawl both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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 share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Smash Dungeon (2023) is 1 year older than Monster Crawl (2024). Monster Crawl scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Smash Dungeon (75% 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 Monster Crawl
Choose Monster Crawl if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Monster Crawl launched in 2024.
Both Smash Dungeon and Monster Crawl sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Smash Dungeon |  Monster Crawl | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | 100% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Plastic Cow Games | Purple Button |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Smash Dungeon (2023) is 1 year older than Monster Crawl (2024).
- Monster Crawl scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Smash Dungeon (75% positive).
- Smash Dungeon is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Monster Crawl (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Smash Dungeon vs Monster Crawl — FAQ
- Should I play Smash Dungeon or Monster Crawl first?
- If you want chronology, Smash Dungeon (2023) came out before Monster Crawl (2024). 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 Smash Dungeon and Monster Crawl similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.
- Do both Smash Dungeon and Monster Crawl have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Smash Dungeon ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Monster Crawl ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.