Choose Escape From Monster
Choose Escape From Monster if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Escape From Monster launched in 2022.
Escape From Monster vs The Krampus
Escape From Monster and The Krampus 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. Escape From Monster (2022) is 2 years older than The Krampus (2024). Escape From Monster scores higher on Steam reviews (61.4% positive) than The Krampus (38.5% positive). 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 Krampus
Choose The Krampus if you want an Early Access experience. The Krampus launched in 2024.
Both Escape From Monster and The Krampus sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, 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
 Escape From Monster |  The Krampus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.4% positive (132 reviews) | 38.5% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Thunder Games | Horrid Vision LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Escape From Monster (2022) is 2 years older than The Krampus (2024).
- Escape From Monster scores higher on Steam reviews (61.4% positive) than The Krampus (38.5% positive).
- Escape From Monster is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Krampus (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Escape From Monster vs The Krampus — FAQ
- Should I play Escape From Monster or The Krampus first?
- If you want chronology, Escape From Monster (2022) came out before The Krampus (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 Escape From Monster and The Krampus 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.
- Do both Escape From Monster and The Krampus have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Escape From Monster ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Krampus ships Online Co-op, Co-op.