Choose Gordian Quest
Choose Gordian Quest if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,811 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gordian Quest vs Monster Train
Gordian Quest 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. Monster Train (2020) is 2 years older than Gordian Quest (2022). Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Gordian Quest (88% 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 it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.7% positive across 12,182 reviews.
Both Gordian Quest and Monster Train sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Gordian Quest |  Monster Train | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (1,811 reviews) | 96.7% positive (12,182 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mixed Realms Pte Ltd, Swag Soft Holdings Pte Ltd | Shiny Shoe |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Monster Train (2020) is 2 years older than Gordian Quest (2022).
- Monster Train scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Gordian Quest (88% positive).
- Monster Train is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Gordian Quest (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Gordian Quest is Deck Verified, Monster Train is Deck Playable.
Gordian Quest vs Monster Train — FAQ
- Which is better, Gordian Quest or Monster Train?
- On Steam reviews Monster Train scores higher (96.7% positive) than Gordian Quest (88% 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 Gordian Quest or Monster Train first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Train (2020) came out before Gordian Quest (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 Gordian Quest 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.