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Monster Train 2VSStarless Abyss

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Monster Train 2

Monster Train 2

Quality
93Popularity
32Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−35% $16.16
Buy Now
VS
Starless Abyss

Starless Abyss

Quality
66Popularity
20Value
46
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−4% $19.29
Buy Now

Winner

Monster Train 2 wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

13
Monster Train 2
13 of 15 metrics
Starless Abyss
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$16.16 Wins
$19.29 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$18.00 -
$10.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-35% Wins
-4% -
Sales Frequency
130 price changes Wins
51 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.3% positive Wins
84.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.5K Wins
290 -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.1K Wins
244 -
Negative Steam Reviews
401 -
46 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
880 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
8.5K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
59 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
May 2025 Wins
Apr 2025 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItMonster Train 2

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Wait for SaleStarless Abyss

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Monster Train 2
Starless Abyss

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Monster Train 2

Monster Train 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −35% $16.16Buy Now
Steam
Steam +55% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +55% $24.99View
Starless Abyss

Starless Abyss

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −4% $19.29Buy Now
Steam
Steam +4% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Monster Train 2

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (8,499 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
8,499 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$16.16 — reasonable price
35% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($15.90)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-8% minor player decrease
999 concurrent players — smaller but active

Starless Abyss

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

84% positive (290 reviews) — mostly positive
290 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.29 — reasonable price
4% off — minor discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMonster Train 2Starless Abyss
Release Date
May 21, 2025
April 25, 2025
Developers
Shiny Shoe
Konafa Games
Publishers
Big Fan Games
No More Robots
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
59

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Monster Train 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 x64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080 (8192 MB) Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS

Starless Abyss

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Monster Train 2 or Starless Abyss?

Monster Train 2 won the comparison against Starless Abyss based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Monster Train 2 worth buying over Starless Abyss?

Based on the metrics, Monster Train 2 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Monster Train 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC

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