Choose Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Choose Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom if you want an Indie 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 Islets
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Islets both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) is 3 years older than Islets (2022). Islets scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (86.7% 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 Islets
Choose Islets if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.4% positive across 1,058 reviews.
Both Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Islets sit in Action 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
 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom |  Islets | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.89 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (867 reviews) | 96.4% positive (1,058 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Game Atelier | Kyle Thompson |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) is 3 years older than Islets (2022).
- Islets scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (86.7% positive).
- Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Islets (9.89 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is Deck Playable, Islets is Deck Unsupported.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom vs Islets — FAQ
- Which is better, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom or Islets?
- On Steam reviews Islets scores higher (96.4% positive) than Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (86.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Islets is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom or Islets first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) came out before Islets (2022). 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 Islets similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.