Choose The Keep
Choose The Keep if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Keep launched in 2017.
The Keep vs Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
The Keep and Heroes of the Monkey Tavern both land in Indie, RPG 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Heroes of the Monkey Tavern (2016) is 1 year older than The Keep (2017). Heroes of the Monkey Tavern scores higher on Steam reviews (75.3% positive) than The Keep (70.9% 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 Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
Choose Heroes of the Monkey Tavern if you want an Action, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Heroes of the Monkey Tavern launched in 2016.
Both The Keep and Heroes of the Monkey Tavern sit in Indie and RPG 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
 The Keep |  Heroes of the Monkey Tavern | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.9% positive (55 reviews) | 75.3% positive (182 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CINEMAX GAMES | Monkey Stories |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Heroes of the Monkey Tavern (2016) is 1 year older than The Keep (2017).
- Heroes of the Monkey Tavern scores higher on Steam reviews (75.3% positive) than The Keep (70.9% positive).
- Heroes of the Monkey Tavern is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than The Keep (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- The Keep is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Heroes of the Monkey Tavern has no Deck rating yet.
The Keep vs Heroes of the Monkey Tavern — FAQ
- Should I play The Keep or Heroes of the Monkey Tavern first?
- If you want chronology, Heroes of the Monkey Tavern (2016) came out before The Keep (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 The Keep and Heroes of the Monkey Tavern similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 The Keep run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Keep is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Heroes of the Monkey Tavern doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.