Rank 01Why this
Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Monster Train 2.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Games like Monster Train 2
- 43 games
- Updated Oct 4, 2026
Players who liked Monster Train 2 also play
The closest matches to Monster Train 2: Monster Train, 9 Kings, StarVaders, FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS, and Slay the Spire. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02
Rank 03Why this
Shares deck building with Monster Train 2.
- $16.24 (Price checked Oct 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 04 
FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS
Why this: Shares deck building and combo based combat with Monster Train 2.
Rank 05 
Slay the Spire
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like Monster Train 2.
Rank 06 
Rank 07 
Rank 08 
Deathless. The Hero Quest
Why this: Shares card upgrading and card based combat with Monster Train 2.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Monster Train 2
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Monster Train
Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Monster Train 2.
- 97% of 12,182 reviews
- 2
- 3
- 4FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS
Shares deck building and combo based combat with Monster Train 2.
- 95% of 332 reviews
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8Deathless. The Hero Quest
Shares card upgrading and card based combat with Monster Train 2.
- 84% of 124 reviews
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- Released: 2025
- Developer: Shiny Shoe
- Price: $17.49−30%checked Oct 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 4,790 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie
- Metacritic 87
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Card upgrades turn every draw into a puzzle
- Creative deck customization shines
- Discovering broken card synergies and combos
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Competitive
More games like Monster Train 2, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Monster Train 2
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Roguebook
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like Monster Train 2.
Slay the Spire 2
Why this: Shares deck building and build variety with Monster Train 2.
Ring of Pain
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Card Game, like Monster Train 2.
SpellRogue
Why this: Shares deck building with Monster Train 2.
Slice & Dice
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Turn-Based Tactics, like Monster Train 2.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Monster Train 2 at current Steam store prices.
Cobalt Core
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like Monster Train 2.
Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon
Why this: Shares deck building and combo based combat with Monster Train 2.
Gods vs Horrors
Why this: Shares deck building and build variety with Monster Train 2.
CD 2: Trap Master
Why this: Shares tower defense and deck building with Monster Train 2.
Pyrene
Why this: Also Demons and Deckbuilding, like Monster Train 2.
Hadean Tactics
Why this: Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Monster Train 2.
Commander Quest
Why this: Shares card based combat and deck building with Monster Train 2.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Monster Train 2, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Minion Masters
Why this: Shares deck building with Monster Train 2.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares deck building and build variety with Monster Train 2.
Once Upon a Galaxy
Why this: Shares card based combat and deck building with Monster Train 2.
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Monster Train 2.
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Why this: Also Card Game and Turn-Based Tactics, like Monster Train 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
9 Kings
Why this: Shares tower defense and deck building with Monster Train 2.
StarVaders
Why this: Shares deck building with Monster Train 2.
FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS
Why this: Shares deck building and combo based combat with Monster Train 2.
Slay the Spire
Why this: Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Monster Train 2.
Wildfrost
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like Monster Train 2.
Deathless. The Hero Quest
Why this: Shares card upgrading and card based combat with Monster Train 2.
More from Shiny Shoe
Other recommendable Steam games by Shiny Shoe, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Grim Fandango Remastered
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Monster Train 2.
Inkbound
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Turn-Based Tactics, like Monster Train 2.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Monster Train 2.
About Monster Train 2
The closest matches to Monster Train 2: Monster Train, 9 Kings, StarVaders, FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS, and Slay the Spire. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Monster Train 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Monster Train, 9 Kings and StarVaders — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and competitive, and single out its boss fights and build variety. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Monster Train 2 is a strategy indie game released in 2025 by Shiny Shoe with a price tag of $18.74. Players engage in card-based combat with boss fights, character progression, and combo-based mechanics, while discovering card synergies and customizing decks through upgrades. The dark fantasy adventure features atmospheric strategy gameplay with equipment and room cards adding tactical layers. Reviewers highlight the game's massive length and challenging difficulty, with players describing sessions as both competitive and contemplative. The vertical tower-defense floor combat returns with new clans, enemy factions, and game modes. The game holds a 96% positive rating from over 4,700 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck.
About Monster Train 2: Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit.
Is Monster Train 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 4,790 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 95% positive across 93 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 30% off, now $17.49 (checked Oct 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 61 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Card upgrades turn every draw into a puzzle
- Creative deck customization shines
- Discovering broken card synergies and combos
- Endless replayability with new synergies
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I would love for the devs to explain to me how it's possible to beat the titans on C10 ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DIFFERENT WAYS. Tell me how to make Luna + Umbra work, it's just impossible. It doesn't feel like Slay the Spire where every run…”
People who play it also play: Monster Train, 9 Kings, StarVaders
Frequently asked about Monster Train 2
Can I run it?
Is Monster Train 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Monster Train 2 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Monster Train 2 cost?
Monster Train 2 is listed on Steam at 17.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Monster Train 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Monster Train 2 are Monster Train, 9 Kings, StarVaders.
Who developed Monster Train 2?
Monster Train 2 was developed by Shiny Shoe and published by Big Fan Games.