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

Monster Train

Monster Train

Quality
93Popularity
35Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−88% $2.94
Buy Now
VS
Monster Train 2

Monster Train 2

Quality
93Popularity
32Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 7 hours
−35% $16.20
Buy Now

Winner

Monster Train wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Monster Train
8 of 14 metrics
Monster Train 2
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.94 Wins
$16.20 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.71 Wins
$18.00 -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-35% -
Sales Frequency
141 price changes Wins
129 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 -
87/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96% positive Wins
95.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
19.9K Wins
8.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
19.1K Wins
8.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
801 -
401 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
140 -
869 Wins
Steam Recommendations
19.9K Wins
8.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
53 -
59 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2020 -
May 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItMonster Train

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

Worth ItMonster Train 2

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Monster Train
Monster Train 2

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

Monster Train

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $2.94Buy Now
Steam
Steam +750% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +750% $24.99View
Monster Train 2

Monster Train 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −35% $16.20Buy Now
Steam
Steam +54% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +54% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Monster Train

Quality

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

96% positive (19,879 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
19,879 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.94 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-8% minor player decrease
130 concurrent players — smaller but active
19,879 total reviews — proven game with large community

Monster Train 2

Quality

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

95% positive (8,487 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
8,487 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$16.20 — reasonable price
35% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($15.90)

Popularity

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

Strong +33% player growth
996 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMonster TrainMonster Train 2
Release Date
May 21, 2020
May 21, 2025
Developers
Shiny Shoe
Shiny Shoe
Publishers
Good Shepherd Entertainment
Big Fan Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
53
59

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Monster Train

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1050
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Monster Train or Monster Train 2?

Monster Train won the comparison against Monster Train 2 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 worth buying over Monster Train 2?

Based on the metrics, Monster Train 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:35 AM UTC

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