Choose Chronus Arc
Choose Chronus Arc if you want an Indie experience. Chronus Arc launched in 2018.
Chronus Arc vs Monster Viator
Chronus Arc and Monster Viator both land in Adventure, RPG, Casual 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 Adventure, RPG, Casual on Steam. Chronus Arc (2018) is 2 years older than Monster Viator (2020). Chronus Arc is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Monster Viator (6.49 USD vs. 7.49 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 Monster Viator
Choose Monster Viator if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. Monster Viator launched in 2020.
Both Chronus Arc and Monster Viator sit in Adventure, RPG, and Casual 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
 Chronus Arc |  Monster Viator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.49 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hit-Point Co.,Ltd. | Hit-Point Co.,Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Chronus Arc (2018) is 2 years older than Monster Viator (2020).
- Chronus Arc is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Monster Viator (6.49 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Monster Viator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Chronus Arc has no Deck rating yet.
Chronus Arc vs Monster Viator — FAQ
- Should I play Chronus Arc or Monster Viator first?
- If you want chronology, Chronus Arc (2018) came out before Monster Viator (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 Chronus Arc and Monster Viator similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG, Casual 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.