Choose Stella of The End
Choose Stella of The End if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Stella of The End launched in 2023.
Stella of The End vs MONSTER MERCHANT
Stella of The End and MONSTER MERCHANT both land in Adventure, Simulation, Casual 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 Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Stella of The End (2023) is 2 years older than MONSTER MERCHANT (2025). MONSTER MERCHANT is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Stella of The End (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 MONSTER MERCHANT
Choose MONSTER MERCHANT if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. MONSTER MERCHANT launched in 2025.
Both Stella of The End and MONSTER MERCHANT sit in Adventure, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Stella of The End |  MONSTER MERCHANT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.3% positive (344 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VisualArts/Key | GamesFromTheOtherSide |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Stella of The End (2023) is 2 years older than MONSTER MERCHANT (2025).
- MONSTER MERCHANT is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Stella of The End (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Stella of The End is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; MONSTER MERCHANT has no Deck rating yet.
Stella of The End vs MONSTER MERCHANT — FAQ
- Should I play Stella of The End or MONSTER MERCHANT first?
- If you want chronology, Stella of The End (2023) came out before MONSTER MERCHANT (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 Stella of The End and MONSTER MERCHANT similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, Casual 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 Stella of The End run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Stella of The End is rated Deck Playable by Valve. MONSTER MERCHANT doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.