Choose Augma II - Arc I
Choose Augma II - Arc I if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Augma II - Arc I launched in 2023.
Augma II - Arc I vs Monitor State
Augma II - Arc I and Monitor State both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Augma II - Arc I (2023) is 3 years older than Monitor State (2026). Augma II - Arc I is free; Monitor State is paid (Price unknown). 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 Monitor State
Choose Monitor State if you want a Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Monitor State launched in 2026.
Both Augma II - Arc I and Monitor State sit in Indie 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
 Augma II - Arc I |  Monitor State | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Azalinworks | Artur Pukhavoi |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Augma II - Arc I (2023) is 3 years older than Monitor State (2026).
- Augma II - Arc I is free; Monitor State is paid (Price unknown).
Augma II - Arc I vs Monitor State — FAQ
- Should I play Augma II - Arc I or Monitor State first?
- If you want chronology, Augma II - Arc I (2023) came out before Monitor State (2026). 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 Augma II - Arc I and Monitor State similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.
- Is Augma II - Arc I free?
- Yes — Augma II - Arc I is a free-to-play Steam title. Monitor State is paid (Price unknown).