Monster Train

Now that Monster Train 2 has been released, you should just get Monster Train 2 - it is a strict improvement over the original. The only thing I think it has that the sequel doesn't is a multiplayer mode that I don't think is big enough to make it a better pick than the sequel. That said, this is still a very good game - lots of build variety, lots of potential for breaking the game, and a high but fair amount of challenge on the highest difficulties. I like the game loop - it's unique among roguelikes without feeling forced like a lot of "unique" roguelikes out there can feel sometimes. There's just very little reason to buy this over MT2 unless you really want to support the devs.

I like Slay the Spire, but I am not a huge fan. Slay the Spire is good. Monster Train... is also good. In my eyes equally. Monster Train doesn't just steal the concept of its predecessor, but brings a lot of new and actually functioning ideas. There's more "deck kinds" than in StS, but the builds feel a bit less complex, more intuitive and definitely less RNG-based. Up to you if you see it as a positive or negative. Ultimately though, there's once again no other goal than to finish the basic run with harder and harder restrictions, which is one of the issues I have with this type of game. Still a good fun for a fair amount of hours.

What started out as a fun game ended up as a game where I lose 9 out of 10 times due to the game increasing the difficulty curve after each win. You need to scale super hard which in turn requires you to be lucky enough to get the correct combo cards offered in each pack. That coupled with unbalanced clans and heroes decreases fun and replayability, especially because wins feel like they were only possible because you got lucky.

very good and fun tower defense/deckbuilder hybrid. my main complaint is that for all the randomness induced variety, in practice the narrative arc tends to look pretty similar from run to run. this isn't necessarily good or bad to be fair, but i do find it a little homogenous at times. still working my way up to cov 25 but i suspect it's not going to change my opinion much there. also, the last divinity is a bit of a let down for a final fight.

A great roguelite deckbuilder. Plays differently from Slay The Spire but in a good and unique way

Fun game, similar to Slay the Spire but didn't hold my attention as long. After the first win, I found it difficult to have fun with the other decks. Think that there could be better balancing to involve more strategy with cards, often felt like I had no other choice but to exhaust all cards every turn.

amazing especially with dlc but without it's still an awesome game. 8/10 without dlc 10/10 with it

Late to the party, started playing when seeing the positive reception the sequel was getting. I'll be playing this more and then probably picking the sequel up when I'm done! Probably don't need one more review saying positive things about this game, but every little helps I guess

Great game, tons of content. The factions of which I've used 4 out of 6 all feel different and the ally mechanic mean effectively there are 30 runs to beat. Every decision feels meaningful esp. with the DLC and few choices are easy. Multiple strats are effective.

This game is awesome! It's the only deck building game where I feel like it truly wants you to win, instead of stacking RNG against you every run. Every loss makes it apparent my build wasn't good enough, and every victory makes me excited for the next level.

A great roguelike deckbuilder with tons of build combinations. Two particular features that stood out compared to other games in the genre: [olist] [*]You play defense with enemies coming in waves each battle. [*]You get a map showing the bosses and all the possible stops at the start of every run. This feature means that you can avoid working on a build only to get hard countered by a boss later because you got unlucky RNG in the boss selection. It makes runs feel more strategic while greatly reducing the likelihood of unsatisfying deaths due to uncontrollable randomness. [/olist]

Runs are the exact right length of time and making use of modifiers to runs adds a surprising amount of replayability without being overwhelming.

Honestly, this might be the second-best card game I’ve ever played. Super good!

A fantastically addictive deck builder. A must play game.

Initially I was leery of Monster Train, as at first blush it gave me mobile game vibes. Then I remembered that Balatro is a mobile game, and is also a masterpiece. Monster Train follows a fairly standard draft-pick deck format ala Slay the Spire, but does enough to distinguish itself that I would not call it a rip of StS. The presentation is all stylized and fun, the concept is unique, and the gameplay allows for build flexibility and design. Also, no AI artwork. It's sad to say that in this day and age that needs to be said.

Quick. Fun. Challenging. Definitely worth the money with the replay value.

[h1] Pure fun! [/h1] Gotta uninstall, otherwise will sink hundreds of hours here and my backlog only grows bigger and bigger.

Deep, engaging roguelike. Interface is smooth. Not much story to speak of, but that's not why anyone's here.

i slain crystalman, it was very cathartic

I like that you do not have to decide between multiple paths in this roguelike. You only choose between 2 options every round.

I'm not a big card game guy but this one just keeps getting better.

An amazing game, right behind Slay The Spire

solid game, lots of replay value.

Favorite deck builder I've played

This game slaps hard af fam jambalam

Great Deck builder!

This game is amazing

Great game!

fun game

Monster on the trains go vroom

Its great

Höllisch gut!

Good!

gud

I like cards

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