Choose Contagion
Choose Contagion if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 5,535 Steam reviews back the pick.
Contagion vs MEAT TRAIN
Contagion and MEAT TRAIN both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Contagion (2013) is 13 years older than MEAT TRAIN (2026). MEAT TRAIN scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Contagion (73.2% 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 MEAT TRAIN
Choose MEAT TRAIN if you want the DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. MEAT TRAIN launched in 2026.
Both Contagion and MEAT TRAIN sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Contagion |  MEAT TRAIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 15.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.2% positive (5,535 reviews) | 92.6% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Monochrome, Inc | Kiwiforge, Timothy Vincent |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Contagion (2013) is 13 years older than MEAT TRAIN (2026).
- MEAT TRAIN scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Contagion (73.2% positive).
- Contagion is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than MEAT TRAIN (9.99 USD vs. 15.00 USD).
- Contagion has co-op; MEAT TRAIN does not.
- Contagion is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; MEAT TRAIN has no Deck rating yet.
Contagion vs MEAT TRAIN — FAQ
- Should I play Contagion or MEAT TRAIN first?
- If you want chronology, Contagion (2013) came out before MEAT TRAIN (2026). 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 Contagion and MEAT TRAIN similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 MEAT TRAIN have multiplayer like Contagion?
- No. Contagion supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while MEAT TRAIN is listed as single-player only.
- Does Contagion run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Contagion is rated Deck Verified by Valve. MEAT TRAIN doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.