Choose Monstrum 2 Beta
Choose Monstrum 2 Beta if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Monstrum 2 Beta launched in 2021.
Monstrum 2 Beta vs Shadows in Silence
Monstrum 2 Beta and Shadows in Silence 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. Monstrum 2 Beta (2021) is 4 years older than Shadows in Silence (2025). Monstrum 2 Beta is free; Shadows in Silence is paid (1.99 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 Shadows in Silence
Choose Shadows in Silence if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shadows in Silence launched in 2025.
Both Monstrum 2 Beta and Shadows in Silence 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
 Monstrum 2 Beta |  Shadows in Silence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 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 | Room710Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Monstrum 2 Beta (2021) is 4 years older than Shadows in Silence (2025).
- Monstrum 2 Beta is free; Shadows in Silence is paid (1.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Monstrum 2 Beta vs Shadows in Silence — FAQ
- Should I play Monstrum 2 Beta or Shadows in Silence first?
- If you want chronology, Monstrum 2 Beta (2021) came out before Shadows in Silence (2025). 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 Shadows in Silence 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 Monstrum 2 Beta and Shadows in Silence have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Monstrum 2 Beta ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Shadows in Silence ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Monstrum 2 Beta free?
- Yes — Monstrum 2 Beta is a free-to-play Steam title. Shadows in Silence is paid (1.99 USD).