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Build a demon deck and position units across a three-floor train to stop Heaven's forces from reaching the pyre above.
Released 21 May 2020
Defend Three Train Floors
Pair Two Monster Clans
Upgrade Cards Mid-Run
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Developed by Shiny Shoe · Published by Good Shepherd Entertainment
Hell has frozen, and Heaven's forces are attacking the train carrying the last burning pyre. You lead its defense, trying to restore Hell's inferno before enemies reach the pyre on the upper level.
Build a deck of unit and spell cards, then place your monsters across three battle floors as enemy waves climb toward the pyre. Choose positions and cast spells before combat resolves; each floor gives you another chance to stop or weaken the attackers.
Between battles, choose a route with opportunities to recruit units, upgrade or duplicate cards, improve your champion, and gain bonuses. Pair a primary clan with a supporting clan, unlock more cards and difficulty levels over time, or try daily challenges, custom challenges, and the eight-player Hell Rush mode.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise the tactical twist of defending several train floors and the possibilities created by combining two clans, building unit synergies, and upgrading cards. Many also enjoy experimenting across repeat runs and find the game approachable or convenient to play in short sessions. Some reviewers, however, describe higher difficulty as overly dependent on luck or restrictive balance, and others criticize limited enemy variety or runs that become repetitive.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 53 |
| Age ratings |
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| Players | 1–8 |
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| Multiplayer | Monster Train supports single-player and online competitive multiplayer. The named multiplayer mode, Hell Rush, is a real-time PvP mode for eight players. It also includes Daily Challenge and Custom Challenge modes with global or friend competition via leaderboards and shared challenge runs. |
| Multiplayer & mods | The provided text confirms Steam Workshop mod support, but does not state any multiplayer-specific mod support or compatibility. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 86/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
