Choose The Handbook
Choose The Handbook if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Handbook launched in 2021.
The Handbook vs Monsters of Seabrook
The Handbook and Monsters of Seabrook both land in 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Handbook (2021) is 2 years older than Monsters of Seabrook (2023). The Handbook is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Monsters of Seabrook (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Monsters of Seabrook
Choose Monsters of Seabrook if you want an Indie and Casual game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Monsters of Seabrook launched in 2023.
Both The Handbook and Monsters of Seabrook sit in 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
 The Handbook |  Monsters of Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ivories Studios | Little_Amethyst |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Handbook (2021) is 2 years older than Monsters of Seabrook (2023).
- The Handbook is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Monsters of Seabrook (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Monsters of Seabrook has co-op; The Handbook does not.
The Handbook vs Monsters of Seabrook — FAQ
- Should I play The Handbook or Monsters of Seabrook first?
- If you want chronology, The Handbook (2021) came out before Monsters of Seabrook (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 The Handbook and Monsters of Seabrook similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does The Handbook have multiplayer like Monsters of Seabrook?
- No. Monsters of Seabrook supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The Handbook is listed as single-player only.