Really late review but great game, make sure to check out the sequel if you like this one.
Monster Train
- Release Date:
- May 21, 2020
- Metacritic:
- 86
- Developer:
- Shiny Shoe
- Publisher:
- Good Shepherd Entertainment
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Hell has frozen over. Only you can protect the final burning pyre from the forces of heaven and restore the inferno. Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to roguelike deck building, with three vertical play fields to defend.
Visit powerful locations
To take back hell, you’ll need to power up. Choose your route carefully, different locations give different benefits; upgrade your champion, recruit powerful units, upgrade cards, gain passive bonuses or duplicate any card in your deck.Strategize to fit your playstyle
With five clans to choose from, each has its own unique and surprising gameplay. Pick your primary and supporting clan to gain access to all cards from both. During your run you will be able to improve cards by mixing and matching upgrades to open up new roads to victory. You can even duplicate your favourite card at special map nodes before facing off against the final boss.No playthrough is ever the same
You’ll never play the same deck twice!- Over 220 cards, build up your deck from 10 different starterdecks
- 5 monster clans with each very different gameplay
- Each clan has 10 levels to unlock, bringing new cards to your deck
- Upgrade your clan specific champion multiple times
- Mod support through Steam Workshop
- Upgrade any card twice
- More than 21 unique random events
- 25 covenant (difficulty) levels
Multiplayer
HELL RUSH
In the Hell Rush multiplayer mode, eight players compete in a frantic real time contest. Each player has the same resources and opponents to create a level playing field. With the clock ticking it’s a test of who can make the best decisions under pressure. Only a true speed demon can remain undefeated.
DAILY CHALLENGE
Take on a new challenge every day with a hugely modified run due to gameplay mutators. Compete globally and against friends, and climb the leaderboards with a skill-focused scoring system.
CUSTOM CHALLENGE
Design your own unique challenge and share it with friends. Each custom challenge has its own leaderboard so you can send your friends straight to hell.
Content updates
FRIENDS & FOES UPDATEThe exiled champions have returned to the fold to battle the forces of heaven.
This second major update for Monster Train adds new champions, new bosses, new cards, and new artifacts, which combine together to add a significant amount of new strategic options and replayability. We’ve also added a number of frequently requested player features like a personal run records page in the Logbook, an enemy wave counter in battle, and a preview of the ring 3 and ring 6 bosses at the start of a run.
WILD MUTATIONS UPDATE
This content updates the train tracks with 35 new mutators, new difficulty settings for experienced players and new simple ways to challenge friends and community.
HERZAL'S WORKSHOP UPDATE
Mod support!
Screenshots
User Reviews
I had a choice between this and crack. I chose crack. Then I bought this too. I thought Monster Train would be “Slay the Spire but on a train.” It’s actually “Slay the Spire while running a three‑story tower defense against holy debt collectors who board at every stop.” At some point I stopped noticing the hours. I was too busy drafting demons like a deranged HR manager, arguing with myself about floor placement at two in the morning, and bargaining with the RNG gods for one more perfect draw. The Last Divinity DLC is when the conductor leans in and says, “What if we took the brakes off?” I said yes. I haven’t seen daylight since. Monster Train isn’t just the best roguelite deckbuilder I own. It’s the only one that’s made me nostalgic for public transport.
The balance is very nicely tuned for a game with so many moving parts. It's a great mix of deckbuilding and "tower" defense
Good fun, if you like Slay the Spire you'll probably like this.
Fun deck building rogue-like game. Not really strict like Slay the Spire which you can lost by just one wrong card even in the higher difficult level. Combination of clan and card upgrade choice system make the unique experience for each run.
Great game.
like it, some factions are kinda easy, so you can learn the game without feeling sad because you loose all the time
i would
It's a fun game but at times it feels like really, really hard. I have never beaten a single run yet. Fun though.
I like this game
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System Requirements
Minimum
- 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
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
FAQ
How much does Monster Train cost?
Monster Train costs $24.99.
What are the system requirements for Monster Train?
Minimum: Minimum: 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 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
What platforms is Monster Train available on?
Monster Train is available on Windows PC.
Is Monster Train worth buying?
Monster Train has 96% positive reviews from 54 players. Metacritic score: 86/100.
When was Monster Train released?
Monster Train was released on May 21, 2020.
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