Choose Monstrum 2 Beta
Choose Monstrum 2 Beta if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Monstrum 2 Beta launched in 2021.
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.
Which should you pick?
Choose HorrorBox
Choose HorrorBox if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HorrorBox launched in 2022.
Both Monstrum 2 Beta and HorrorBox sit in Indie and Early Access 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
 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).