Choose Ark of Artemis
Choose Ark of Artemis if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ark of Artemis launched in 2021.
Ark of Artemis vs The Monstrous Horror Show
Ark of Artemis and The Monstrous Horror Show both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Ark of Artemis (2021) is 2 years older than The Monstrous Horror Show (2023). The Monstrous Horror Show scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Ark of Artemis (76% positive). 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 The Monstrous Horror Show
Choose The Monstrous Horror Show if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Monstrous Horror Show launched in 2023.
Both Ark of Artemis and The Monstrous Horror Show sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam, 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
 Ark of Artemis |  The Monstrous Horror Show | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.19 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76% positive (25 reviews) | 84.4% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kujirabo。 | kaniheadcrab |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Ark of Artemis (2021) is 2 years older than The Monstrous Horror Show (2023).
- The Monstrous Horror Show scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Ark of Artemis (76% positive).
- Ark of Artemis is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Monstrous Horror Show (7.19 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Ark of Artemis vs The Monstrous Horror Show — FAQ
- Should I play Ark of Artemis or The Monstrous Horror Show first?
- If you want chronology, Ark of Artemis (2021) came out before The Monstrous Horror Show (2023). 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 Ark of Artemis and The Monstrous Horror Show similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.