Choose MEAT TRAIN
Choose MEAT TRAIN if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. MEAT TRAIN launched in 2026.
MEAT TRAIN vs The Junkyard
MEAT TRAIN and The Junkyard both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Junkyard (2025) is 1 year older than MEAT TRAIN (2026). MEAT TRAIN is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than The Junkyard (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 The Junkyard
Choose The Junkyard if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Junkyard launched in 2025.
Both MEAT TRAIN and The Junkyard sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 MEAT TRAIN |  The Junkyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (61 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kiwiforge, Timothy Vincent | Portland Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Junkyard (2025) is 1 year older than MEAT TRAIN (2026).
- MEAT TRAIN is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than The Junkyard (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
MEAT TRAIN vs The Junkyard — FAQ
- Should I play MEAT TRAIN or The Junkyard first?
- If you want chronology, The Junkyard (2025) came out before MEAT TRAIN (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 MEAT TRAIN and The Junkyard similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.