Choose Card-en-Ciel
Choose Card-en-Ciel if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. Card-en-Ciel launched in 2024.
Card-en-Ciel vs Monster Train 2
Card-en-Ciel and Monster Train 2 sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Card-en-Ciel (2024) is 1 year older than Monster Train 2 (2025). Monster Train 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Card-en-Ciel (93.5% positive). Monster Train 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Card-en-Ciel (24.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Train 2
Choose Monster Train 2 if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Camera Comfort and Save Anytime. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.7% positive across 4,790 reviews.
Both Card-en-Ciel and Monster Train 2 ship Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Card-en-Ciel |  Monster Train 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | RPG | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (200 reviews) | 95.7% positive (4,790 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | INTI CREATES CO., LTD. | Shiny Shoe |
Side by side
- Card-en-Ciel (2024) is 1 year older than Monster Train 2 (2025).
- Monster Train 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Card-en-Ciel (93.5% positive).
- Monster Train 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Card-en-Ciel (24.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Card-en-Ciel is Deck Playable, Monster Train 2 is Deck Verified.
Card-en-Ciel vs Monster Train 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Card-en-Ciel or Monster Train 2?
- On Steam reviews Monster Train 2 scores higher (95.7% positive) than Card-en-Ciel (93.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Monster Train 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Card-en-Ciel or Monster Train 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Card-en-Ciel (2024) came out before Monster Train 2 (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.
- Does Monster Train 2 have multiplayer like Card-en-Ciel?
- No. Card-en-Ciel supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Monster Train 2 is listed as single-player only.