Choose Monster Train 2
Choose Monster Train 2 if you want an Indie game with Playable without Timed Input and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.7% positive across 4,790 reviews.
Monster Train 2 vs 9 Kings
Monster Train 2 and 9 Kings both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Both released in 2025. Monster Train 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than 9 Kings (93% 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 9 Kings
Choose 9 Kings if you want a RPG and Early Access game with Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 8,985 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Monster Train 2 and 9 Kings sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Mouse Only Option, 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 Train 2 |  9 Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (4,790 reviews) | 93% positive (8,985 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Sad Socket |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- Monster Train 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than 9 Kings (93% positive).
- 9 Kings is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train 2 (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Monster Train 2 vs 9 Kings — FAQ
- Which is better, Monster Train 2 or 9 Kings?
- On Steam reviews Monster Train 2 scores higher (95.7% positive) than 9 Kings (93% 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.
- Are Monster Train 2 and 9 Kings similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Monster Train 2 and 9 Kings both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.