Choose Monster Prom
Choose Monster Prom if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 8,970 Steam reviews back the pick.
Monster Prom vs No Random Novels
Monster Prom and No Random Novels 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 4 years older than No Random Novels (2022). Monster Prom is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than No Random Novels (11.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 No Random Novels
Choose No Random Novels if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. No Random Novels launched in 2022.
Both Monster Prom and No Random Novels sit in Indie and Simulation 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 Prom |  No Random Novels | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.5% positive (8,970 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Beautiful Glitch | Indigo |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Monster Prom (2018) is 4 years older than No Random Novels (2022).
- Monster Prom is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than No Random Novels (11.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Monster Prom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; No Random Novels has no Deck rating yet.
Monster Prom vs No Random Novels — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Prom or No Random Novels first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Prom (2018) came out before No Random Novels (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 Prom and No Random Novels 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.
- Does No Random Novels have multiplayer like Monster Prom?
- No. Monster Prom supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while No Random Novels is listed as single-player only.
- Does Monster Prom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monster Prom is rated Deck Verified by Valve. No Random Novels doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.