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Monster Train

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • Roguelike
  • Deckbuilder
  • Strategy

A deckbuilder with three floors to defend on an infernal train. You combine two clans in each run and place units and spells to protect the train's flame. Shorter, more explosive runs than Slay the Spire.

Why play it now

When you want an hour-long strategy run with increasingly crazy combos.

Who it's for

For deckbuilder fans who want more synergies and big numbers.

When not to pick it

If you don't feel like reading cards and doing sums: everything revolves around combinations.

What it offers

  • Thinking: 85 out of 100
  • Creating: 50 out of 100
  • Managing: 40 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 35 out of 100
  • Building: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Controller support
Disk space
2 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam reviews
96% positive (22,966)
Metacritic
86/100
Developer
Shiny Shoe
Release date
21 MAY 2020
Steam genres
Strategy

Based on what the game states on Steam.