Choose GROSS
Choose GROSS if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. GROSS launched in 2023.
GROSS vs Haunt Monster
GROSS and Haunt Monster both land in Action, Strategy 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, Strategy on Steam. GROSS (2023) is 1 year older than Haunt Monster (2024). GROSS is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Haunt Monster (1.94 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 Haunt Monster
Choose Haunt Monster if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Haunt Monster launched in 2024.
Both GROSS and Haunt Monster sit in Action and Strategy 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
 GROSS |  Haunt Monster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.94 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (149 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | hangry owl games | Sango Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- GROSS (2023) is 1 year older than Haunt Monster (2024).
- GROSS is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Haunt Monster (1.94 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Haunt Monster has co-op; GROSS does not.
- GROSS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Haunt Monster has no Deck rating yet.
GROSS vs Haunt Monster — FAQ
- Should I play GROSS or Haunt Monster first?
- If you want chronology, GROSS (2023) came out before Haunt Monster (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 GROSS and Haunt Monster similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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 GROSS have multiplayer like Haunt Monster?
- No. Haunt Monster supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while GROSS is listed as single-player only.
- Does GROSS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — GROSS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Haunt Monster doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.