Choose NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters
Choose NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters if you want a RPG game with Stereo Sound. NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters launched in 2024.
NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters vs Auto Battle Buddies
NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters and Auto Battle Buddies both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters (2024) is 2 years older than Auto Battle Buddies (2026). NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Auto Battle Buddies has no Deck rating yet. 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 Auto Battle Buddies
Choose Auto Battle Buddies if you want the Touch Only Option side of the pairing. Auto Battle Buddies launched in 2026.
Both NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters and Auto Battle Buddies sit in Strategy and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters |  Auto Battle Buddies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 77% positive (100 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | dicehit, Rogue Duck Interactive | Casual Clam |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters (2024) is 2 years older than Auto Battle Buddies (2026).
- NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Auto Battle Buddies has no Deck rating yet.
NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters vs Auto Battle Buddies — FAQ
- Should I play NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters or Auto Battle Buddies first?
- If you want chronology, NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters (2024) came out before Auto Battle Buddies (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 NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters and Auto Battle Buddies similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Auto Battle Buddies doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.