Archmage Ricka vs The Monstrous Horror Show
Archmage Ricka and The Monstrous Horror Show both land in Adventure, 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 share Adventure, RPG on Steam. Archmage Ricka (2022) is 1 year older than The Monstrous Horror Show (2023). The Monstrous Horror Show scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Archmage Ricka (83.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Archmage Ricka |  The Monstrous Horror Show | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.49 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (18 reviews) | 84.4% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AleCubicSoft | kaniheadcrab |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Archmage Ricka (2022) is 1 year older than The Monstrous Horror Show (2023).
- The Monstrous Horror Show scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Archmage Ricka (83.3% positive).
- Archmage Ricka is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Monstrous Horror Show (4.49 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Archmage Ricka vs The Monstrous Horror Show — FAQ
- Should I play Archmage Ricka or The Monstrous Horror Show first?
- If you want chronology, Archmage Ricka (2022) came out before The Monstrous Horror Show (2023). 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 Archmage Ricka and The Monstrous Horror Show similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.