Choose Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Choose Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom launched in 2019.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom vs Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) is 2 years older than Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (2021). Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (80.8% 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 Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World
Choose Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World launched in 2021.
Both Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World sit in Action 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
 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom |  Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.89 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (867 reviews) | 80.8% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Game Atelier | G CHOICE, Monkey Craft |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) is 2 years older than Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (2021).
- Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (80.8% positive).
- Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (9.89 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is Deck Playable, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is Deck Verified.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom vs Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom or Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) came out before Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (2021). 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 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.