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 Laraan
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Laraan 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. Laraan (2017) is 2 years older than Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019). Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Laraan (66.7% 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 Laraan
Choose Laraan if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Laraan launched in 2017.
Both Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Laraan 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 |  Laraan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.89 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (867 reviews) | 66.7% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Game Atelier | Flynn's Arcade |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Laraan (2017) is 2 years older than Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019).
- Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Laraan (66.7% positive).
- Laraan is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (4.99 USD vs. 9.89 USD).
- Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Laraan has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom vs Laraan — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom or Laraan first?
- If you want chronology, Laraan (2017) came out before Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019). 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 Laraan 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. Laraan doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.