Choose OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
Choose OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. 4,900 Steam reviews back the pick.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ vs Monster Path
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and Monster Path both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019) is 7 years older than Monster Path (2026). OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than Monster Path (80% 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 Path
Choose Monster Path if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Monster Path launched in 2026.
Both OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and Monster Path sit in 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
 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ |  Monster Path | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.3% positive (4,900 reviews) | 80% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp. | The Indie Accord |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019) is 7 years older than Monster Path (2026).
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than Monster Path (80% positive).
- Monster Path is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (5.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ vs Monster Path — FAQ
- Should I play OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ or Monster Path first?
- If you want chronology, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019) came out before Monster Path (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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and Monster Path similar?
- They overlap on 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.