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Monster Train

Monster Train

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.

96%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperShiny Shoe
PublisherGood Shepherd Entertainment
Release DateMay 21, 2020
$24.99
Peak Players14.0K
Metacritic86
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Monster Train is a highly addictive roguelike deckbuilder that successfully blends tower defense and CCG mechanics into a deep, replayable experience. While frequently compared to Slay the Spire, it offers a unique multi-floor combat system and a maximalist approach to power scaling that keeps players engaged for hundreds of hours.

Pros

  • Exceptional replayability with many dedicated players logging between 200 and 1,400 hours.95%
  • Innovative mashup of deckbuilding, tower defense, and lane-based combat mechanics.90%
  • Satisfying incremental progression and addictive 'just one more run' gameplay loop.85%
  • Strong accessibility options including the ability to disable screen shake and moving backgrounds.50%
  • Deep synergy potential that allows for powerful 'snowball' deck builds.70%

Cons

  • Higher difficulty levels (Covenant ranks) can feel restrictive, forcing players into specific 'meta' strategies.80%
  • Perceived high reliance on luck and RNG to draft the specific cards required for winning runs.75%
  • Visual presentation can feel cluttered and overly complicated for some users.60%
  • The expansion/DLC is polarizing, with some players feeling it negatively impacts the game's original balance.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Significant community crossover with fans of the streamer Northernlion.
  • Boasts an exceptionally high average playtime of over 127 hours among reviewers.
  • Often cited as the primary alternative or companion piece to Slay the Spire.
Confidence: 64%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 7, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
161
Peak · last 90 days
281
All-time peak
14.0K

Price

Current price
$24.99
Lowest tracked
$4.99since May 6, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
96%
Last 30 days
91%
All-time positive
96%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews23.0K
Positive: 22.0K (96%)Negative: 956 (4%)

3%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

126h

Avg Playtime at Review

78%

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