Choose Monster Killer
Choose Monster Killer if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Monster Killer launched in 2020.
Monster Killer vs The Launching Section
Monster Killer and The Launching Section both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Monster Killer (2020) is 3 years older than The Launching Section (2023). Monster Killer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Launching Section (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The Launching Section
Choose The Launching Section if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Launching Section launched in 2023.
Both Monster Killer and The Launching Section sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, 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 Killer |  The Launching Section | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Laush Dmitriy Sergeevich | Ethan P. Sewall |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Monster Killer (2020) is 3 years older than The Launching Section (2023).
- Monster Killer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Launching Section (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Monster Killer vs The Launching Section — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Killer or The Launching Section first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Killer (2020) came out before The Launching Section (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 Monster Killer and The Launching Section similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.