Choose Dicey Dungeons
Choose Dicey Dungeons if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 6,133 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dicey Dungeons vs Monster Train
Dicey Dungeons and Monster Train both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Dicey Dungeons (2019) is 1 year older than Monster Train (2020). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Dicey Dungeons (90% 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 Train
Choose Monster Train if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.7% positive across 12,182 reviews.
Both Dicey Dungeons and Monster Train sit in Strategy 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
 Dicey Dungeons |  Monster Train | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.74 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (6,133 reviews) | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | Shiny Shoe |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Dicey Dungeons (2019) is 1 year older than Monster Train (2020).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Dicey Dungeons (90% positive).
- Dicey Dungeons is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Monster Train (3.74 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Dicey Dungeons is Deck Verified, Monster Train is Deck Playable.
Dicey Dungeons vs Monster Train — FAQ
- Which is better, Dicey Dungeons or Monster Train?
- On Steam reviews Monster Train scores higher (96.7% positive) than Dicey Dungeons (90% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Monster Train is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Dicey Dungeons or Monster Train first?
- If you want chronology, Dicey Dungeons (2019) came out before Monster Train (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 Dicey Dungeons and Monster Train similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Dicey Dungeons have multiplayer like Monster Train?
- No. Monster Train supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Dicey Dungeons is listed as single-player only.