Choose Monster Train 2
Choose Monster Train 2 if you want the Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,790 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Train 2 vs Montabi
Monster Train 2 and Montabi both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Monster Train 2 (2025) is 1 year older than Montabi (2026). Both sit near 96% positive on Steam (Monster Train 2: 4,790 reviews, Montabi: 155). 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 Montabi
Choose Montabi if you want the #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. Montabi launched in 2026.
Both Monster Train 2 and Montabi sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.7% vs 96.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Monster Train 2 |  Montabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (4,790 reviews) | 96.1% positive (155 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Mankibo |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Monster Train 2 (2025) is 1 year older than Montabi (2026).
- Both sit near 96% positive on Steam (Monster Train 2: 4,790 reviews, Montabi: 155).
- Montabi is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train 2 (17.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Monster Train 2 is Deck Verified, Montabi is Deck Playable.
Monster Train 2 vs Montabi — FAQ
- Which is better, Monster Train 2 or Montabi?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Monster Train 2 sits at 95.7% positive (4,790 reviews), Montabi at 96.1% (155). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Monster Train 2 or Montabi first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train 2 (2025) came out before Montabi (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 Monster Train 2 and Montabi similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.