Choose Monster Train 2
Choose Monster Train 2 if you want the Camera Comfort, Keyboard Only Option, and Save Anytime 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 ON&OFF
Monster Train 2 and ON&OFF 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 ON&OFF (2026). ON&OFF is free; Monster Train 2 is paid (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 ON&OFF
Choose ON&OFF if you want a Free To Play game with #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. ON&OFF launched in 2026.
Both Monster Train 2 and ON&OFF sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, 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 |  ON&OFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (4,790 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | DopamineCrucian |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Monster Train 2 (2025) is 1 year older than ON&OFF (2026).
- ON&OFF is free; Monster Train 2 is paid (24.99 USD).
- Monster Train 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ON&OFF has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Train 2 vs ON&OFF — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Train 2 or ON&OFF first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train 2 (2025) came out before ON&OFF (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 ON&OFF 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.
- Is ON&OFF free?
- Yes — ON&OFF is a free-to-play Steam title. Monster Train 2 is paid (24.99 USD).
- Does Monster Train 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Train 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. ON&OFF doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.