Choose Specimen 13
Choose Specimen 13 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Specimen 13 launched in 2020.
Specimen 13 vs Monstrum 2 Beta
Specimen 13 and Monstrum 2 Beta 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. Specimen 13 (2020) is 1 year older than Monstrum 2 Beta (2021). Monstrum 2 Beta is free; Specimen 13 is paid (8.99 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 Monstrum 2 Beta
Choose Monstrum 2 Beta if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Monstrum 2 Beta launched in 2021.
Both Specimen 13 and Monstrum 2 Beta sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 Specimen 13 |  Monstrum 2 Beta | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 53.2% positive (94 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Spire Interactive | Team Junkfish |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Specimen 13 (2020) is 1 year older than Monstrum 2 Beta (2021).
- Monstrum 2 Beta is free; Specimen 13 is paid (8.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Specimen 13 vs Monstrum 2 Beta — FAQ
- Should I play Specimen 13 or Monstrum 2 Beta first?
- If you want chronology, Specimen 13 (2020) came out before Monstrum 2 Beta (2021). 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 Specimen 13 and Monstrum 2 Beta 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.
- Do both Specimen 13 and Monstrum 2 Beta have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Specimen 13 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Monstrum 2 Beta ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Monstrum 2 Beta free?
- Yes — Monstrum 2 Beta is a free-to-play Steam title. Specimen 13 is paid (8.99 USD).