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Monster Prom vs Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp

Monster Prom and Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Monster Prom (2018) is 2 years older than Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp (2020). Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than Monster Prom (95.5% 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 Prom

Choose Monster Prom if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 8,970 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp

Choose Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp if you want the Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.5% positive across 4,374 reviews.

Both Monster Prom and Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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 Prom vs Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp — Steam metadata comparison
Monster Prom — Steam game coverMonster PromMonster Prom 2: Monster Camp — Steam game coverMonster Prom 2: Monster Camp
Released20182020
GenresIndie, SimulationIndie, Simulation
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price11.99 USD11.99 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (8,970 reviews)97.5% positive (4,374 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op
DevelopersBeautiful GlitchBeautiful Glitch

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Monster Prom vs Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp — FAQ

Which is better, Monster Prom or Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp?
On Steam reviews Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp scores higher (97.5% positive) than Monster Prom (95.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp 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 Prom or Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp first?
If you want chronology, Monster Prom (2018) came out before Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp (2020). 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 Prom and Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.
Do Monster Prom and Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.