Choose Sci-Fantasy Defence
Choose Sci-Fantasy Defence if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. Sci-Fantasy Defence launched in 2022.
Sci-Fantasy Defence vs Haunt Monster
Sci-Fantasy Defence and Haunt Monster both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Sci-Fantasy Defence (2022) is 2 years older than Haunt Monster (2024). Haunt Monster is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Sci-Fantasy Defence (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Adventure and Early Access game with Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Haunt Monster launched in 2024.
Both Sci-Fantasy Defence and Haunt Monster sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, 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
 Sci-Fantasy Defence |  Haunt Monster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ivan Chernyakov | Sango Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Sci-Fantasy Defence (2022) is 2 years older than Haunt Monster (2024).
- Haunt Monster is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Sci-Fantasy Defence (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Sci-Fantasy Defence vs Haunt Monster — FAQ
- Should I play Sci-Fantasy Defence or Haunt Monster first?
- If you want chronology, Sci-Fantasy Defence (2022) 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 Sci-Fantasy Defence and Haunt Monster similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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 Sci-Fantasy Defence and Haunt Monster have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Sci-Fantasy Defence ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Haunt Monster ships Online Co-op, Co-op.