Choose Monstrum 2 Beta
Choose Monstrum 2 Beta if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Online PvP and PvP. 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 Redlight
Monstrum 2 Beta and Redlight both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Monstrum 2 Beta (2021) is 3 years older than Redlight (2024). Monstrum 2 Beta is free; Redlight is paid (0.99 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 Redlight
Choose Redlight if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Redlight launched in 2024.
Both Monstrum 2 Beta and Redlight sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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 |  Redlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 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 | Luke Matheson |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Monstrum 2 Beta (2021) is 3 years older than Redlight (2024).
- Monstrum 2 Beta is free; Redlight is paid (0.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Monstrum 2 Beta vs Redlight — FAQ
- Should I play Monstrum 2 Beta or Redlight first?
- If you want chronology, Monstrum 2 Beta (2021) came out before Redlight (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 Monstrum 2 Beta and Redlight similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Redlight have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Monstrum 2 Beta ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Redlight ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Monstrum 2 Beta free?
- Yes — Monstrum 2 Beta is a free-to-play Steam title. Redlight is paid (0.99 USD).