# Games like Monster Train

> The closest matches to Monster Train: Monster Train 2, Slay the Spire, Wildfrost, Roguebook, and Gordian Quest. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Monster Train 2](https://imho.run/games/2742830/monster-train-2) — Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Monster Train. 4,790 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830/)
2. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Monster Train. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
3. [Wildfrost](https://imho.run/games/1811990/wildfrost) — A frequent pick in Monster Train players' libraries, and another Indie. 5,253 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811990/)
4. [Roguebook](https://imho.run/games/1076200/roguebook) — A frequent pick in Monster Train players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,911 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076200/)
5. [Gordian Quest](https://imho.run/games/981430/gordian-quest) — Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Monster Train. 1,811 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/981430/)
6. [Monster Slayers](https://imho.run/games/496620/monster-slayers) — Shares deck building with Monster Train. 609 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/496620/)
7. [Trials of Fire](https://imho.run/games/1038370/trials-of-fire) — Shares deck building with Monster Train. 1,597 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038370/)
8. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — A frequent pick in Monster Train players' libraries, and another Strategy. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
9. [Banners of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1075740/banners-of-ruin) — Shares tactical positioning with Monster Train. 1,239 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1075740/)
10. [StarVaders](https://imho.run/games/2097570/starvaders) — Shares deck building with Monster Train. 2,110 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/)
11. [Chrono Ark](https://imho.run/games/1188930/chrono-ark) — Shares roguelike and deck building with Monster Train. 2,520 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1188930/)
12. [One Step From Eden](https://imho.run/games/960690/one-step-from-eden) — Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Monster Train. 3,692 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/960690/)
13. [Griftlands](https://imho.run/games/601840/griftlands) — Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Monster Train. 5,218 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601840/)
14. [Ratropolis](https://imho.run/games/1108370/ratropolis) — Shares deck building with Monster Train. 1,698 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108370/)
15. [Hadean Tactics](https://imho.run/games/1260590/hadean-tactics) — Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Monster Train. 784 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1260590/)
16. [Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles](https://imho.run/games/1755830/astrea-six-sided-oracles) — A frequent pick in Monster Train players' libraries, and another Casual. 1,031 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755830/)
17. [Dicey Dungeons](https://imho.run/games/861540/dicey-dungeons) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Monster Train. 6,133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861540/)
18. [Tainted Grail: Conquest](https://imho.run/games/1199030/tainted-grail-conquest) — Also Rogue-lite and Deckbuilding, like Monster Train. 4,229 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1199030/)
19. [Cobalt Core](https://imho.run/games/2179850/cobalt-core) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Monster Train. 3,263 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2179850/)
20. [Inscryption](https://imho.run/games/1092790/inscryption) — A frequent pick in Monster Train players' libraries, and another Adventure. 74,873 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1092790/)
21. [HELLCARD](https://imho.run/games/1201540/hellcard) — Shares deck building with Monster Train. 1,651 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1201540/)
22. [Fights in Tight Spaces](https://imho.run/games/1265820/fights-in-tight-spaces) — A frequent pick in Monster Train players' libraries, and another Action. 2,363 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1265820/)
23. [Pirates Outlaws](https://imho.run/games/1046300/pirates-outlaws) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Monster Train. 295 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046300/)
24. [SpellRogue](https://imho.run/games/1990110/spellrogue) — Shares deck building with Monster Train. 1,009 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1990110/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1102190&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1102190&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1102190&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1102190
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1102190
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Monster Train

Monster Train is a challenging strategic deckbuilder set aboard a train descending into hell. Players build decks, recruit monster factions, and upgrade cards across runs, placing units across multiple vertical floors to alter the outcome of each battle. The core loop involves discovering powerful synergies that let strategies snowball as runs progress. Reviewers highlight the tactical depth and rewarding nature of unit placement mechanics, where positioning on different floors creates meaningful strategic choices. The game offers medium-length sessions suited to a sit-down play style, runs typically lasting around five to eight hours to complete. With an excellent 97% positive rating from over 12,000 Steam reviews and fully playable on Steam Deck, Monster Train is available for $4.99. Players describe the gameplay loop as highly addictive, with constantly pushing strategies to their limits.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1102190
- **Developer:** Shiny Shoe
- **Publisher:** Good Shepherd Entertainment
- **Genres:** Strategy
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Online PvP, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 21, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 86
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1102190/monster-train)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1102190&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1102190/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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