Choose Monument
Choose Monument if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Monument launched in 2015.
Monument vs Dread Templar
Monument and Dread Templar both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Monument (2015) is 8 years older than Dread Templar (2023). Dread Templar scores higher on Steam reviews (82.5% positive) than Monument (72% 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 Dread Templar
Choose Dread Templar if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.5% positive across 707 reviews.
Both Monument and Dread Templar sit in Action and 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
 Monument |  Dread Templar | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (447 reviews) | 82.5% positive (707 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Andrei Ivashentsev | T19 Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Monument (2015) is 8 years older than Dread Templar (2023).
- Dread Templar scores higher on Steam reviews (82.5% positive) than Monument (72% positive).
- Monument is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Dread Templar (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Monument is Deck Verified, Dread Templar is Deck Playable.
Monument vs Dread Templar — FAQ
- Which is better, Monument or Dread Templar?
- On Steam reviews Dread Templar scores higher (82.5% positive) than Monument (72% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dread Templar is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Monument or Dread Templar first?
- If you want chronology, Monument (2015) came out before Dread Templar (2023). 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 Monument and Dread Templar similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.