Choose Kokurase Episode 1
Choose Kokurase Episode 1 if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Kokurase Episode 1 launched in 2016.
Kokurase Episode 1 vs The Monsters' History Book
Kokurase Episode 1 and The Monsters' History Book both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Kokurase Episode 1 (2016) is 2 years older than The Monsters' History Book (2018). Kokurase Episode 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than The Monsters' History Book (20% 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 The Monsters' History Book
Choose The Monsters' History Book if you want a Strategy, Simulation, and Casual experience. The Monsters' History Book launched in 2018.
Both Kokurase Episode 1 and The Monsters' History Book sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Kokurase Episode 1 |  The Monsters' History Book | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (88 reviews) | 20% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | galanti, Vaka Game Magazine | 喵呜喵5, 0Cube |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Kokurase Episode 1 (2016) is 2 years older than The Monsters' History Book (2018).
- Kokurase Episode 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than The Monsters' History Book (20% positive).
- Kokurase Episode 1 is free; The Monsters' History Book is paid (3.99 USD).
Kokurase Episode 1 vs The Monsters' History Book — FAQ
- Should I play Kokurase Episode 1 or The Monsters' History Book first?
- If you want chronology, Kokurase Episode 1 (2016) came out before The Monsters' History Book (2018). 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 Kokurase Episode 1 and The Monsters' History Book similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.
- Is Kokurase Episode 1 free?
- Yes — Kokurase Episode 1 is a free-to-play Steam title. The Monsters' History Book is paid (3.99 USD).