Choose Monsterlands
Choose Monsterlands if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Monsterlands launched in 2022.
Monsterlands vs Scarlet Tower
Monsterlands and Scarlet Tower both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Monsterlands (2022) is 2 years older than Scarlet Tower (2024). Monsterlands scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Scarlet Tower (77.9% 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 Scarlet Tower
Choose Scarlet Tower if you want a RPG experience. Scarlet Tower launched in 2024.
Both Monsterlands and Scarlet Tower sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Monsterlands |  Scarlet Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (21 reviews) | 77.9% positive (661 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BLOK Games | Pyxeralia LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Monsterlands (2022) is 2 years older than Scarlet Tower (2024).
- Monsterlands scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Scarlet Tower (77.9% positive).
- Monsterlands is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Scarlet Tower (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Scarlet Tower is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Monsterlands has no Deck rating yet.
Monsterlands vs Scarlet Tower — FAQ
- Should I play Monsterlands or Scarlet Tower first?
- If you want chronology, Monsterlands (2022) came out before Scarlet Tower (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 Monsterlands and Scarlet Tower similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.