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 Devil in the Pines
Monstrum and Devil in the Pines 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 2 years older than Devil in the Pines (2017). Monstrum scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Devil in the Pines (88.2% 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 Devil in the Pines
Choose Devil in the Pines if it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. Devil in the Pines launched in 2017.
Both Monstrum and Devil in the Pines sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (89.3% vs 88.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Monstrum |  Devil in the Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (1,281 reviews) | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Junkfish | Rebelware Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Monstrum (2015) is 2 years older than Devil in the Pines (2017).
- Monstrum scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Devil in the Pines (88.2% positive).
- Devil in the Pines is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Monstrum (3.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Monstrum is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Devil in the Pines has no Deck rating yet.
Monstrum vs Devil in the Pines — FAQ
- Should I play Monstrum or Devil in the Pines first?
- If you want chronology, Monstrum (2015) came out before Devil in the Pines (2017). 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 Devil in the Pines 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monstrum is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Devil in the Pines doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.