Choose Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Choose Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom if you want an Adventure experience. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom launched in 2019.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom vs Chicken Utopia
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Chicken Utopia 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. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) is 2 years older than Chicken Utopia (2021). Chicken Utopia is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (5.99 USD vs. 9.89 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 Chicken Utopia
Choose Chicken Utopia if it's currently about 39% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chicken Utopia launched in 2021.
Both Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Chicken Utopia 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
 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom |  Chicken Utopia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.89 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (867 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Game Atelier | Jason White |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) is 2 years older than Chicken Utopia (2021).
- Chicken Utopia is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (5.99 USD vs. 9.89 USD).
- Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Chicken Utopia has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom vs Chicken Utopia — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom or Chicken Utopia first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) came out before Chicken Utopia (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 Chicken Utopia 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.
- Does Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Chicken Utopia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.