Monstrum 2 Beta vs HorrorBox
Monstrum 2 Beta and HorrorBox both land in Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Monstrum 2 Beta (2021) is 1 year older than HorrorBox (2022). Monstrum 2 Beta is free; HorrorBox is paid (5.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Monstrum 2 Beta |  HorrorBox | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.2% positive (94 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Team Junkfish | Cryogen Labs LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Monstrum 2 Beta (2021) is 1 year older than HorrorBox (2022).
- Monstrum 2 Beta is free; HorrorBox is paid (5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Monstrum 2 Beta vs HorrorBox — FAQ
- Should I play Monstrum 2 Beta or HorrorBox first?
- If you want chronology, Monstrum 2 Beta (2021) came out before HorrorBox (2022). 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 Monstrum 2 Beta and HorrorBox similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Early Access 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 Monstrum 2 Beta and HorrorBox have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Monstrum 2 Beta ships Online Co-op, Co-op; HorrorBox ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Monstrum 2 Beta free?
- Yes — Monstrum 2 Beta is a free-to-play Steam title. HorrorBox is paid (5.99 USD).