Monster Outbreak vs First Dwarf
Monster Outbreak and First Dwarf 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. Monster Outbreak (2022) is 2 years older than First Dwarf (2024). First Dwarf scores higher on Steam reviews (77.5% positive) than Monster Outbreak (71.4% positive). 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
 Monster Outbreak |  First Dwarf | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (42 reviews) | 77.5% positive (151 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | GameMunchers | Star Drifters |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Monster Outbreak (2022) is 2 years older than First Dwarf (2024).
- First Dwarf scores higher on Steam reviews (77.5% positive) than Monster Outbreak (71.4% positive).
- First Dwarf is currently ~5% cheaper on Steam than Monster Outbreak (14.24 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Monster Outbreak is Deck Playable, First Dwarf is Deck Verified.
Monster Outbreak vs First Dwarf — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Outbreak or First Dwarf first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Outbreak (2022) came out before First Dwarf (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 Outbreak and First Dwarf 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 Monster Outbreak and First Dwarf have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Monster Outbreak ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; First Dwarf ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.