Choose Shadow of Valhalla
Choose Shadow of Valhalla if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadow of Valhalla launched in 2023.
Shadow of Valhalla vs Monster Collector
Shadow of Valhalla and Monster Collector both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Monster Collector (2021) is 2 years older than Shadow of Valhalla (2023). Shadow of Valhalla scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Monster Collector (70.6% 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 Collector
Choose Monster Collector if you want an Early Access experience. Monster Collector launched in 2021.
Both Shadow of Valhalla and Monster Collector sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Shadow of Valhalla |  Monster Collector | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (18 reviews) | 70.6% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chicken Waffle | go go go studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Monster Collector (2021) is 2 years older than Shadow of Valhalla (2023).
- Shadow of Valhalla scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Monster Collector (70.6% positive).
- Shadow of Valhalla is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Monster Collector (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
Shadow of Valhalla vs Monster Collector — FAQ
- Should I play Shadow of Valhalla or Monster Collector first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Collector (2021) came out before Shadow of Valhalla (2023). 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 Shadow of Valhalla and Monster Collector similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.