Choose CD 2: Trap Master
Choose CD 2: Trap Master if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. CD 2: Trap Master launched in 2024.
CD 2: Trap Master vs Monster Train 2
CD 2: Trap Master and Monster Train 2 both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. CD 2: Trap Master (2024) is 1 year older than Monster Train 2 (2025). Monster Train 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than CD 2: Trap Master (74.2% 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 Monster Train 2
Choose Monster Train 2 if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,790 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both CD 2: Trap Master and Monster Train 2 sit in Strategy 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
 CD 2: Trap Master |  Monster Train 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.2% positive (66 reviews) | 95.7% positive (4,790 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ACE ENTERTAINMENT | Shiny Shoe |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- CD 2: Trap Master (2024) is 1 year older than Monster Train 2 (2025).
- Monster Train 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than CD 2: Trap Master (74.2% positive).
- CD 2: Trap Master is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train 2 (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: CD 2: Trap Master is Deck Playable, Monster Train 2 is Deck Verified.
CD 2: Trap Master vs Monster Train 2 — FAQ
- Should I play CD 2: Trap Master or Monster Train 2 first?
- If you want chronology, CD 2: Trap Master (2024) came out before Monster Train 2 (2025). 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 CD 2: Trap Master and Monster Train 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.