Choose Monster Maker
Choose Monster Maker if you want an Action and Strategy experience. Monster Maker launched in 2023.
Monster Maker vs The Queen Riding Insects
Monster Maker and The Queen Riding Insects both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Monster Maker (2023) is 2 years older than The Queen Riding Insects (2025). The Queen Riding Insects 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 The Queen Riding Insects
Choose The Queen Riding Insects if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Queen Riding Insects launched in 2025.
Both Monster Maker and The Queen Riding Insects sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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 |  The Queen Riding Insects | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 猪蹄子独立游戏工作室 | liu gao |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Monster Maker (2023) is 2 years older than The Queen Riding Insects (2025).
- The Queen Riding Insects is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Monster Maker (1.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
Monster Maker vs The Queen Riding Insects — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Maker or The Queen Riding Insects first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Maker (2023) came out before The Queen Riding Insects (2025). 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 The Queen Riding Insects similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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.