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

Monster Train

Monster Train

Quality
93Popularity
35Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−87% $3.24
Buy Now
VS
Roguebook

Roguebook

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
81Popularity
29Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−94% $1.52
Buy Now

Winner

Roguebook wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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Monster Train
7 of 15 metrics
Roguebook
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.24 -
$1.52 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.71 -
$0.74 Wins
Best Current Discount
-87% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
159 price changes -
178 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
78/100 -
Steam Review Score
96% positive Wins
84.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
19.9K Wins
3.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
19.1K Wins
2.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
805 -
539 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
109 Wins
81 -
Steam Recommendations
19.9K Wins
3.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
53 -
61 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2020 -
Jun 2021 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.

MaybeRoguebook

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Monster Train
Roguebook

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 −87% $3.24Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate$24.99View
Steam
Steam$24.99View
Roguebook

Roguebook

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $1.52Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +8% $1.64View
Steam
Steam +14% $1.74View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$24.99View

Monster Train

Quality

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

96% positive (19,913 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
19,913 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.24 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Strong +37% player growth
140 concurrent players — smaller but active
19,913 total reviews — proven game with large community

Roguebook

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

84% positive (3,430 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,430 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.52 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +77%
101 concurrent players — smaller but active
Game DetailsMonster TrainRoguebook
Release Date
May 21, 2020
June 17, 2021
Developers
Shiny Shoe
Abrakam Entertainment SA
Publishers
Good Shepherd Entertainment
Nacon
Platforms
Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
53
61

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

Roguebook

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7970, 3 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
Which is better: Monster Train or Roguebook?

Roguebook won the comparison against Monster Train 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 Roguebook?

Based on the metrics, Roguebook 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: Sep 5, 2026, 02:59 PM UTC

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