Should I play The Backworld or Monstronomy first?

If you want chronology, Monstronomy (2024) came out before The Backworld (2027). 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 The Backworld and Monstronomy similar?

They overlap on RPG 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.

The Backworld vs Monstronomy

The Backworld and Monstronomy both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. Monstronomy (2024) is 3 years older than The Backworld (2027). Monstronomy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Backworld has no Deck rating yet. 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 Backworld

Choose The Backworld if you want an Indie and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Backworld launched in 2027.

Choose Monstronomy

Choose Monstronomy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Monstronomy launched in 2024.

Both The Backworld and Monstronomy sit in RPG 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.

The Backworld vs Monstronomy — Steam metadata comparison
	The Backworld	Monstronomy
Released	2027	2024
Genres	Indie, Adventure, RPG	RPG
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Unrated	Deck Playable
Price	Price unknown	14.99 USD
Steam reviews	—	89.5% positive (19 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Numor Games	Dolphin Horizon Games, Inc.

Side by side

Both are RPG games on Steam.
Monstronomy (2024) is 3 years older than The Backworld (2027).
Monstronomy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Backworld has no Deck rating yet.