Choose I am not a Monster: First Contact
Choose I am not a Monster: First Contact if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. I am not a Monster: First Contact launched in 2018.
I am not a Monster: First Contact vs Warhounds
I am not a Monster: First Contact and Warhounds both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. I am not a Monster: First Contact (2018) is 8 years older than Warhounds (2026). Warhounds scores higher on Steam reviews (71.4% positive) than I am not a Monster: First Contact (68.9% 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 Warhounds
Choose Warhounds if you want an Action game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 71.4% positive across 830 reviews.
Both I am not a Monster: First Contact and Warhounds sit in Strategy 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
 I am not a Monster: First Contact |  Warhounds | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Action, Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 29.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.9% positive (177 reviews) | 71.4% positive (830 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cheerdealers | Everplay DMCC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- I am not a Monster: First Contact (2018) is 8 years older than Warhounds (2026).
- Warhounds scores higher on Steam reviews (71.4% positive) than I am not a Monster: First Contact (68.9% positive).
- I am not a Monster: First Contact is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Warhounds (10.99 USD vs. 29.74 USD).
- I am not a Monster: First Contact is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Warhounds has no Deck rating yet.
I am not a Monster: First Contact vs Warhounds — FAQ
- Which is better, I am not a Monster: First Contact or Warhounds?
- On Steam reviews Warhounds scores higher (71.4% positive) than I am not a Monster: First Contact (68.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Warhounds is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play I am not a Monster: First Contact or Warhounds first?
- If you want chronology, I am not a Monster: First Contact (2018) came out before Warhounds (2026). 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 I am not a Monster: First Contact and Warhounds similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does I am not a Monster: First Contact run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — I am not a Monster: First Contact is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Warhounds doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.