Should I play Nuclear Throne or Monster Storm first?

If you want chronology, Nuclear Throne (2015) came out before Monster Storm (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 Nuclear Throne and Monster Storm 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.

Do both Nuclear Throne and Monster Storm have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nuclear Throne ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Monster Storm ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.

Does Nuclear Throne run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Nuclear Throne is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Monster Storm doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Nuclear Throne vs Monster Storm

Nuclear Throne and Monster Storm 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. Nuclear Throne (2015) is 11 years older than Monster Storm (2026). Nuclear Throne scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Monster Storm (85.7% 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 Nuclear Throne

Choose Nuclear Throne if you want a RPG game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9,705 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Monster Storm

Choose Monster Storm if you want a Strategy and Early Access game with Online Co-op and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Monster Storm launched in 2026.

Both Nuclear Throne and Monster Storm sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Stereo Sound, 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.

Nuclear Throne vs Monster Storm — Steam metadata comparison
	Nuclear Throne	Monster Storm
Released	2015	2026
Genres	Action, Indie, RPG	Action, Strategy, Indie, Early Access
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Linux
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	11.99 USD	3.99 USD
Steam reviews	96.5% positive (9,705 reviews)	85.7% positive (14 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op	Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
Developers	Vlambeer	Squirrel Works

Side by side

Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
Nuclear Throne (2015) is 11 years older than Monster Storm (2026).
Nuclear Throne scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Monster Storm (85.7% positive).
Monster Storm is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Nuclear Throne (3.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Both support cooperative play.
Nuclear Throne is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Monster Storm has no Deck rating yet.