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Monsters 'til Midnight vs Hell Survivors

Monsters 'til Midnight and Hell Survivors both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Monsters 'til Midnight (2023) is 1 year older than Hell Survivors (2024). Monsters 'til Midnight scores higher on Steam reviews (85.4% positive) than Hell Survivors (42.1% 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 Monsters 'til Midnight

Choose Monsters 'til Midnight if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Monsters 'til Midnight launched in 2023.

Choose Hell Survivors

Choose Hell Survivors if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Hell Survivors launched in 2024.

Both Monsters 'til Midnight and Hell Survivors sit in Action and 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

Monsters 'til Midnight vs Hell Survivors — Steam metadata comparison
Monsters 'til Midnight — Steam game coverMonsters 'til MidnightHell Survivors — Steam game coverHell Survivors
Released20232024
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Unsupported
Price4.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews85.4% positive (82 reviews)42.1% positive (19 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersRetro DreamerAerilon

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Monsters 'til Midnight vs Hell Survivors — FAQ

Should I play Monsters 'til Midnight or Hell Survivors first?
If you want chronology, Monsters 'til Midnight (2023) came out before Hell Survivors (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 Monsters 'til Midnight and Hell Survivors similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Does Hell Survivors have multiplayer like Monsters 'til Midnight?
No. Monsters 'til Midnight supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Hell Survivors is listed as single-player only.
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