Choose Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Choose Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom launched in 2019.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom vs DAB 12
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and DAB 12 both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) is 3 years older than DAB 12 (2022). DAB 12 is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (0.99 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 DAB 12
Choose DAB 12 if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. DAB 12 launched in 2022.
Both Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and DAB 12 sit in Action, Indie, 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 |  DAB 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.89 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (867 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Game Atelier | Kangaroo Standard |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) is 3 years older than DAB 12 (2022).
- DAB 12 is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (0.99 USD vs. 9.89 USD).
- Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DAB 12 has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom vs DAB 12 — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom or DAB 12 first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) came out before DAB 12 (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 DAB 12 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DAB 12 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.