Choose Monster Collector
Choose Monster Collector if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Monster Collector launched in 2021.
Monster Collector vs Tracery of Fate
Monster Collector and Tracery of Fate both land in Action, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Monster Collector (2021) is 3 years older than Tracery of Fate (2024). Tracery of Fate scores higher on Steam reviews (74.8% 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 Tracery of Fate
Choose Tracery of Fate if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tracery of Fate launched in 2024.
Both Monster Collector and Tracery of Fate sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Monster Collector |  Tracery of Fate | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.6% positive (17 reviews) | 74.8% positive (107 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | go go go studio | Sign Narva |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Monster Collector (2021) is 3 years older than Tracery of Fate (2024).
- Tracery of Fate scores higher on Steam reviews (74.8% positive) than Monster Collector (70.6% positive).
- Tracery of Fate is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Monster Collector (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Tracery of Fate has co-op; Monster Collector does not.
Monster Collector vs Tracery of Fate — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Collector or Tracery of Fate first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Collector (2021) came out before Tracery of Fate (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 Monster Collector and Tracery of Fate similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.
- Does Monster Collector have multiplayer like Tracery of Fate?
- No. Tracery of Fate supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Monster Collector is listed as single-player only.