Choose DROSS
Choose DROSS if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and HDR available. DROSS launched in 2026.
DROSS vs Monster Mercs
DROSS and Monster Mercs both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Both support cooperative play. 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 Monster Mercs
Choose Monster Mercs if you want a RPG experience.
Both DROSS and Monster Mercs sit in Action 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
 DROSS |  Monster Mercs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Team_Derelict | Izak Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
DROSS vs Monster Mercs — FAQ
- Are DROSS and Monster Mercs similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 DROSS and Monster Mercs have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DROSS ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Monster Mercs ships Online Co-op, Co-op.