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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom vs Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" 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 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" (2022). Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% 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 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.

Choose Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"

Choose Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" launched in 2022.

Both Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" 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 vs Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" — Steam metadata comparison
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom — Steam game coverMonster Boy and the Cursed KingdomTim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" — Steam game coverTim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"
Released20192022
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.89 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews86.7% positive (867 reviews)92.9% positive (14 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersGame AtelierSpoonweaver

Side by side

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom vs Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" — FAQ

Should I play Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom or Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" first?
If you want chronology, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) came out before Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" (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 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" 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. Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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