Choose Dome Keeper
Choose Dome Keeper if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. 10,806 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dome Keeper vs Monarchy
Dome Keeper and Monarchy sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Dome Keeper (2022) is 2 years older than Monarchy (2024). Dome Keeper scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Monarchy (91.7% positive). Monarchy is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Dome Keeper (14.99 USD vs. 17.99 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 Monarchy
Choose Monarchy if you want a Strategy experience. Monarchy launched in 2024.
Both Dome Keeper and Monarchy ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. Steam reviews are nearly tied (93.4% vs 91.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Dome Keeper |  Monarchy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (10,806 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bippinbits | Brain Seal Ltd |
Side by side
- Dome Keeper (2022) is 2 years older than Monarchy (2024).
- Dome Keeper scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Monarchy (91.7% positive).
- Monarchy is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Dome Keeper (14.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Dome Keeper vs Monarchy — FAQ
- Should I play Dome Keeper or Monarchy first?
- If you want chronology, Dome Keeper (2022) came out before Monarchy (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.
- Do both Dome Keeper and Monarchy have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dome Keeper ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Monarchy ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Dome Keeper and Monarchy both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.