# Games like Monster Train 2

> The closest matches to Monster Train 2: Monster Train, 9 Kings, StarVaders, Balatro, and FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS. 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](https://imho.run/games/1102190/monster-train) — Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Monster Train 2. 12,182 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1102190/)
2. [9 Kings](https://imho.run/games/2784470/9-kings) — Shares tower defense and deck building with Monster Train 2. 8,985 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2784470/)
3. [StarVaders](https://imho.run/games/2097570/starvaders) — Shares deck building with Monster Train 2. 2,110 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/)
4. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Shares deck building and combo based combat with Monster Train 2. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
5. [FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS](https://imho.run/games/2305500/fairy-tail-dungeons) — Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like Monster Train 2. 332 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2305500/)
6. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — A frequent pick in Monster Train 2 players' libraries, and another Strategy. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
7. [Wildfrost](https://imho.run/games/1811990/wildfrost) — A frequent pick in Monster Train 2 players' libraries, and another Indie. 5,253 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811990/)
8. [Montabi](https://imho.run/games/3141630/montabi) — Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Monster Train 2. 155 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3141630/)
9. [Deathless. The Hero Quest](https://imho.run/games/2727210/deathless-the-hero-quest) — Shares card upgrading and card based combat with Monster Train 2. 124 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2727210/)
10. [Cobalt Core](https://imho.run/games/2179850/cobalt-core) — Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like Monster Train 2. 3,263 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2179850/)
11. [Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon](https://imho.run/games/2746910/three-kingdoms-the-blood-moon) — A frequent pick in Monster Train 2 players' libraries, and another RPG. 79 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2746910/)
12. [Roguebook](https://imho.run/games/1076200/roguebook) — Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like Monster Train 2. 1,911 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076200/)
13. [Gods vs Horrors](https://imho.run/games/2994240/gods-vs-horrors) — Shares deck building and build variety with Monster Train 2. 51 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2994240/)
14. [CD 2: Trap Master](https://imho.run/games/2330870/cd-2-trap-master) — Shares tower defense and deck building with Monster Train 2. 66 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2330870/)
15. [Pyrene](https://imho.run/games/2468100/pyrene) — Also Demons and Deckbuilding, like Monster Train 2. 381 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2468100/)
16. [Hadean Tactics](https://imho.run/games/1260590/hadean-tactics) — Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Monster Train 2. 784 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1260590/)
17. [Commander Quest](https://imho.run/games/2697930/commander-quest) — Shares card based combat and deck building with Monster Train 2. 944 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697930/)
18. [DICEOMANCER](https://imho.run/games/2501600/diceomancer) — Shares card based combat and deck building with Monster Train 2. 1,478 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2501600/)
19. [Trials of Fire](https://imho.run/games/1038370/trials-of-fire) — Also Rogue-like and Card Game, like Monster Train 2. 1,597 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038370/)
20. [Rune Coliseum](https://imho.run/games/2360210/rune-coliseum) — Shares deck building and combo based combat with Monster Train 2. 112 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2360210/)
21. [Card-en-Ciel](https://imho.run/games/2730540/card-en-ciel) — Shares card based combat and deck building with Monster Train 2. 200 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2730540/)
22. [Heroes Wanted](https://imho.run/games/2667410/heroes-wanted) — A frequent pick in Monster Train 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 151 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2667410/)
23. [Decktamer](https://imho.run/games/2870340/decktamer) — Shares deck building and combo based combat with Monster Train 2. 706 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870340/)
24. [Gordian Quest](https://imho.run/games/981430/gordian-quest) — Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Monster Train 2. 1,811 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/981430/)

## 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=2742830&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2742830&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2742830&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2742830
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2742830
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Monster Train 2

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2742830
- **Developer:** Shiny Shoe
- **Publisher:** Big Fan Games
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** May 21, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 87
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2742830/monster-train-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2742830&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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