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Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

Monster Train is a card battler, card game and turn-based tactics game developed by Shiny Shoe and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment.
Released on May 21st 2020 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.

It has received 21,868 reviews of which 20,995 were positive and 873 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 24.50€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.44€ on K4G.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Core i3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: IGP or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

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19 hours played
Sept. 2026
Came to this from Slay the Spire. Most people call StS the pinnacle of these rogue-like deckbuilders. While I still feel that, Monster Train does enough differently that it is a unique and fun experience that doesn't feel shadowed by any other game.
205 hours played
Sept. 2026
It's really a fantastic card game on par with slay the spire. Will provide you with hundreds of hours of entertainment and strategy. Do not hesitate and buy it. At 80% discount is a steal!
211 hours played
July 2026
If you love Slay the Spire, imho Monster Train is the better game with more gameplay and complexity. Great game!
9 hours played
May 2026
8/10 Probably objectively a better game then Slay the Spire, but I just find the art design and animations kinda ugly, especially when compared to the smooth animations and clear simple ui of Slay the Spire.
212 hours played
March 2026
After spending over 200 hours and grinding out 100% of the achievements, I have a deep appreciation for this game. It is truly the only deck-builder since Slay the Spire that managed to keep me hooked for so long. There is a profound satisfaction in building powerful units and crafting a deck lethal enough to slaughter angels and reclaim Hell. The Good: - Incredible tactical depth and rewarding unit synergies. - A highly addictive gameplay loop that rewards experimentation. The Struggle (The Covenant System): While the game is fantastic, the Covenant system (this game’s version of Ascension) feels like it could have used a bit more fine-tuning at the highest ranks. As the difficulty climbs toward Cov 25, the enemy power scaling becomes so aggressive that it inadvertently renders many interesting cards and units nearly unplayable. In a roguelike, you expect to fight RNG. However, at the highest levels, the balance feels a bit too restrictive. You can often sense whether a run is destined to fail right from the start. Some clan combinations feel significantly disadvantaged, and the Covenant system can be quite punishing toward these inherent weaknesses. The "Breaking the Game" Meta: To overcome the overwhelming power of the enemies in the endgame, you are often forced to "break" the game with specific, over-the-top combos. While discovering these synergies is exhilarating at first, having to rely on the same "broken" strategies over and over can make the experience feel a bit stale and repetitive. I truly wish there was more room for diverse, creative playstyles to shine even at the highest difficulty. Final Thoughts: It’s a bit bittersweet that the game reached the end of its life cycle without a final balancing pass to address these endgame spikes. I don’t regret a single hour of the 200 I’ve spent, but I can’t help but wish it had been polished just a little further to reach its full, glorious potential.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monster Train is currently priced at 24.50€ on Steam.

No, Monster Train is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 24.50€ on Steam.

Yes, Monster Train received 20,995 positive votes out of a total of 21,868 achieving an impressive rating of 9.37.
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Monster Train was developed by Shiny Shoe and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment.

Yes, Monster Train is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, Monster Train is not playable on MacOS.

No, Monster Train is not playable on Linux.

Yes, Monster Train is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

Yes, Monster Train is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.

No, Monster Train does not support VR.

Monster Train offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Monster Train offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

Yes, there are 2 DLCs available for Monster Train. Explore additional content available for Monster Train on Steam.

No, Monster Train does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Yes, Monster Train supports Remote Play on Phone and Remote Play on Tablet. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Monster Train is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Monster Train.

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Monster Train
Rating
9.4
20,995
873
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
595
Developer
Shiny Shoe
Publisher
Good Shepherd Entertainment
Release 21 May 2020
Platforms
Remote Play
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