Choose Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire
Choose Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire launched in 2024.
Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire vs Goat Survivor
Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire and Goat Survivor both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire (2024) is 1 year older than Goat Survivor (2025). Goat Survivor is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire (7.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD). 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 Goat Survivor
Choose Goat Survivor if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Goat Survivor launched in 2025.
Both Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire and Goat Survivor sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire |  Goat Survivor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Interactive Fate | DUMARU Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire (2024) is 1 year older than Goat Survivor (2025).
- Goat Survivor is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire (7.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Goat Survivor has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire vs Goat Survivor — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire or Goat Survivor first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire (2024) came out before Goat Survivor (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 Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire and Goat Survivor similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Goat Survivor doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.