Choose Mononoke Slashdown
Choose Mononoke Slashdown if you want a Casual experience. Mononoke Slashdown launched in 2021.
Mononoke Slashdown vs Thunder Ronin
Mononoke Slashdown and Thunder Ronin both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Mononoke Slashdown (2021) is 3 years older than Thunder Ronin (2024). Thunder Ronin is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Mononoke Slashdown (2.99 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 Thunder Ronin
Choose Thunder Ronin if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Thunder Ronin launched in 2024.
Both Mononoke Slashdown and Thunder Ronin sit in Action 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
 Mononoke Slashdown |  Thunder Ronin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 89.5% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FK Digital | SUPERita |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Mononoke Slashdown (2021) is 3 years older than Thunder Ronin (2024).
- Thunder Ronin is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Mononoke Slashdown (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Mononoke Slashdown vs Thunder Ronin — FAQ
- Should I play Mononoke Slashdown or Thunder Ronin first?
- If you want chronology, Mononoke Slashdown (2021) came out before Thunder Ronin (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 Mononoke Slashdown and Thunder Ronin similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.