Choose Monstrum
Choose Monstrum if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,281 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monstrum vs Monstrum 2 Beta
Monstrum and Monstrum 2 Beta both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Monstrum (2015) is 6 years older than Monstrum 2 Beta (2021). Monstrum scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Monstrum 2 Beta (53.2% 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 Monstrum 2 Beta
Choose Monstrum 2 Beta if you want an Action, Adventure, and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Monstrum 2 Beta launched in 2021.
Both Monstrum and Monstrum 2 Beta sit in Indie on Steam, 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
 Monstrum |  Monstrum 2 Beta | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (1,281 reviews) | 53.2% positive (94 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Team Junkfish | Team Junkfish |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Monstrum (2015) is 6 years older than Monstrum 2 Beta (2021).
- Monstrum scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Monstrum 2 Beta (53.2% positive).
- Monstrum 2 Beta is free; Monstrum is paid (17.99 USD).
- Monstrum 2 Beta has co-op; Monstrum does not.
- Monstrum is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Monstrum 2 Beta has no Deck rating yet.
Monstrum vs Monstrum 2 Beta — FAQ
- Should I play Monstrum or Monstrum 2 Beta first?
- If you want chronology, Monstrum (2015) came out before Monstrum 2 Beta (2021). 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 Monstrum and Monstrum 2 Beta similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Monstrum have multiplayer like Monstrum 2 Beta?
- No. Monstrum 2 Beta supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Monstrum is listed as single-player only.
- Is Monstrum 2 Beta free?
- Yes — Monstrum 2 Beta is a free-to-play Steam title. Monstrum is paid (17.99 USD).
- Does Monstrum run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monstrum is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Monstrum 2 Beta doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.