Choose A Long Way Down
Choose A Long Way Down if it matches what drew you to this matchup. A Long Way Down launched in 2020.
A Long Way Down vs Monster X Monster
A Long Way Down and Monster X Monster both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Monster X Monster (2019) is 1 year older than A Long Way Down (2020). Monster X Monster scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than A Long Way Down (44.4% 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 X Monster
Choose Monster X Monster if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Monster X Monster launched in 2019.
Both A Long Way Down and Monster X Monster sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 A Long Way Down |  Monster X Monster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 44.4% positive (36 reviews) | 83.3% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Seenapsis Studio | VanGame |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Monster X Monster (2019) is 1 year older than A Long Way Down (2020).
- Monster X Monster scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than A Long Way Down (44.4% positive).
- Monster X Monster is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than A Long Way Down (2.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- A Long Way Down is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Monster X Monster has no Deck rating yet.
A Long Way Down vs Monster X Monster — FAQ
- Should I play A Long Way Down or Monster X Monster first?
- If you want chronology, Monster X Monster (2019) came out before A Long Way Down (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 A Long Way Down and Monster X Monster similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 A Long Way Down run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — A Long Way Down is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Monster X Monster doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.