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Monster Train

Nintendo SwitchPS5steamXbox

Shiny Shoe / Good Shepherd Entertainment

Genre: Roguelike Deck-Builder

Game Overview

Monster Train loads a hell-bound train with monsters, then runs enemy waves up three floors toward the Pyre at the top. Deck-building decisions are inseparable from unit placement decisions across each run. The faction combinations produce more build variety than the roster count suggests. GPA scores it high on Roguelike and Strategy — the deckbuilder most often recommended to players who have finished Slay the Spire.

Game Characteristics

Roguelike

88%

Strategy

88%

Turn-Based

75%

High Difficulty

75%

Puzzle

72%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Intermediates to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

Intermediate

68 ✓

Advanced

82 ✓

Keywords

roguelike ソウルライク deck building high difficulty addictive

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Roguelike

88%

Strategy

88%

Turn-Based

75%

High Difficulty

75%

Puzzle

72%

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About "Monster Train"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

モンスタートレイン（Monster Train） leads with its Roguelike Deck-Builder identity, anchored by the core feel of "Monster Train loads a hell-bound train with monsters, then runs enemy waves up three floors toward the Pyre at the top." The headline profile reads Roguelike 88% / Strategy 88% / Turn-Based 75%, making it a strong pick for fans of Roguelike and Strategy. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "モンスタートレイン（Monster Train）" by using its feel of roguelike, ソウルライク, and deck building as the primary lens, weighting Roguelike and Strategy most heavily. Top similar titles include "FTL：ファスタータンライト（FTL: Faster Than Light）", "エンターザガンジョン（Enter the Gungeon）", "Into the Breach".