Choose PixelJunk Monsters 3
Choose PixelJunk Monsters 3 if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend.
PixelJunk Monsters 3 vs Fortress Merge
PixelJunk Monsters 3 and Fortress Merge both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Fortress Merge is free; PixelJunk Monsters 3 is paid (Price unknown). PixelJunk Monsters 3 has co-op; Fortress Merge does not. 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 Fortress Merge
Choose Fortress Merge if you want a Strategy, RPG, and Free To Play game with Gamepad Recommended and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Fortress Merge launched in 2026.
Both PixelJunk Monsters 3 and Fortress Merge sit in Casual on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 PixelJunk Monsters 3 |  Fortress Merge | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, RPG, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | — | 50% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Q-Games Ltd. | TapNation |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Fortress Merge is free; PixelJunk Monsters 3 is paid (Price unknown).
- PixelJunk Monsters 3 has co-op; Fortress Merge does not.
PixelJunk Monsters 3 vs Fortress Merge — FAQ
- Are PixelJunk Monsters 3 and Fortress Merge similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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 Fortress Merge have multiplayer like PixelJunk Monsters 3?
- No. PixelJunk Monsters 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Fortress Merge is listed as single-player only.
- Is Fortress Merge free?
- Yes — Fortress Merge is a free-to-play Steam title. PixelJunk Monsters 3 is paid (Price unknown).