Monster Train (2020)
- Developer
- Shiny Shoe
- Publisher
- Good Shepherd Entertainment
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 22,885 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 17 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A strategic, tense deckbuilding battle on a fiery train where each move matters as you defend against relentless waves of enemies.
strategicdeckbuildingtensecolorfuldemonicdifficultfast-pacedtactical
What players say
Players compare Monster Train to Slay the Spire, with many saying it is the better game for its variety and complexity. Runs take about 15-20 minutes and the game is easy to drop in and out of. Players are split on balance: some say it is poorly balanced while others highlight the fun of overpowering units. A few note poor Steam Deck performance, with Monster Train 2 working better.
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