Choose Monster Maker
Choose Monster Maker if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. Monster Maker launched in 2023.
Monster Maker vs Folktale
Monster Maker and Folktale both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Folktale (2022) is 1 year older than Monster Maker (2023). Folktale is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Monster Maker (1.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Folktale
Choose Folktale if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Folktale launched in 2022.
Both Monster Maker and Folktale sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Monster Maker |  Folktale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 猪蹄子独立游戏工作室 | gbae |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Folktale (2022) is 1 year older than Monster Maker (2023).
- Folktale is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Monster Maker (1.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
Monster Maker vs Folktale — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Maker or Folktale first?
- If you want chronology, Folktale (2022) came out before Monster Maker (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 Monster Maker and Folktale similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.