Choose MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK
Choose MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK launched in 2019.
MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK vs God of War
MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK and God of War both land in Action, Adventure, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK (2019) is 3 years older than God of War (2022). God of War scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK (81.3% 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 God of War
Choose God of War if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 58,850 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK and God of War sit in Action, Adventure, 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
 MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK |  God of War | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (48 reviews) | 96.6% positive (58,850 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HEXADRIVE Inc., D4 Enterprise Co., Ltd. | Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK (2019) is 3 years older than God of War (2022).
- God of War scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK (81.3% positive).
- MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than God of War (34.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- God of War is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK has no Deck rating yet.
MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK vs God of War — FAQ
- Should I play MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK or God of War first?
- If you want chronology, MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK (2019) came out before God of War (2022). 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 MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK and God of War similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.