Monster Train 2

Monster Train 2 is a fantastic upgrade for what was already one of the best deckbuilding roguelites out there, with so many interesting variables and options to make replays interesting that it feels bottomless.

An all-time great deckbuilder gets a sequel worth risking God's wrath for.

Let's hope the conductor doesn't come through because Monster Train 2 is a truly first class ride through deckbuilder roguelike heaven. I'm already going off the rails with all the possibilities these smart evolutions to the rules and cards on offer bring, each run teasing me to chase new ways to to master the rails. I'm well and truly on board.

The realm of indie roguelikes is competitive and crowded, but despite years of tough competition, Monster Train 2 has strongly reasserted its series as one of the leaders of the pack. In other words, many games are good; few are as good as Hell.

Monster Train 2 capably builds on the original game and improves on it immensely. It leaves the station and only picks up more speed as it goes, so get on board or get out of the way.

Monster Train 2 is a prime example of a sequel that builds on the strong foundation laid by its predecessor. It doesn’t try to radically change a concept that worked, but instead expands and refines it. The result is a deep and extremely addictive strategy game that offers a vast array of different gameplay scenarios. The variety of clans, deck-building options, and fast-paced battles create a combination that can easily keep you engrossed for hours on end.

Monster Train 2 is a deck building game that is packed full of content, at least in part by including half of the content from the first game. Beyond that, it’s a better polished and more refined version of Monster Train. While it still features a few of the first games flaws, it’s pretty much an ideal sequel for this genre of game.

Monster Train 2 is a truly phenomenal deck-building roguelike that manages to improve on the original in nearly every way. While we’re seeing more and more of these types of games showing up, Monster Train 2 stands tall as one of the best out there. Whether you love card games, love roguelikes or simply love to try new things, make sure to hop aboard the train.

Monster Train 2 is a masterclass in sequel design. It retains the soul of its predecessor while expanding on every front—mechanics, content, and accessibility. It’s chaotic, strategic, and endlessly replayable. One of the greatest roguelike deckbuilders of all time just got even better. And yeah, Lazarus League for life, bay bee.

Monster Train 2 is a solid upgrade over what was already an excellent roguelike deckbuilder. New features, new character classes, new cards and a new story all make the experience richer and deeper than ever before.