Monster Train
Released May 2020
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.
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All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Monster Train launched on May 21, 2020 and received two major free content updates post-launch: the Friends & Foes Update on September 3, 2020, and the Herzal's Workshop Update on October 22, 2020. The game's one paid DLC, The Last Divinity, shipped on March 25, 2021, adding a new clan, new boss, and substantial new content. Both DLC entries in the store listing — the expansion and the soundtrack — are fully released, and no unreleased DLC is listed.
Developer communications after March 2021 shifted focus entirely to Monster Train 2, a full sequel announced on February 19, 2025 and launched on May 21, 2025. The anniversary post from May 21, 2026 celebrates the original Monster Train's sixth birthday and Monster Train 2's first birthday, mentioning that the sequel has received two free content updates and its own DLC ("Destiny of the Railforged") — but makes no mention of any new content planned for the original Monster Train. The developer's development energy has clearly transitioned to the sequel.
The original Monster Train's content was complete as of the launch of The Last Divinity on March 25, 2021. No new content for the base game has been announced since, and the anniversary messaging treats it as a beloved complete title rather than an ongoing product.
Evidence
Six-year anniversary post celebrates the original Monster Train and Monster Train 2's first anniversary. All new content development (free updates and DLC) is attributed to Monster Train 2 only. No new content is announced or hinted at for the original game.
The Last Divinity DLC released on March 25, 2021 — the game's only paid expansion, adding a new clan, new boss, and substantial content. Both DLC entries are now released with none remaining unreleased.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Good Shepherd Entertainment
Achievements
53
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
Hell has frozen over. Only you can protect the final burning pyre from the forces of heaven and restore the inferno. Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to roguelike deck building, with three vertical play fields to defend.
Visit powerful locations
To take back hell, you’ll need to power up. Choose your route carefully, different locations give different benefits; upgrade your champion, recruit powerful units, upgrade cards, gain passive bonuses or duplicate any card in your deck.Strategize to fit your playstyle
With five clans to choose from, each has its own unique and surprising gameplay. Pick your primary and supporting clan to gain access to all cards from both. During your run you will be able to improve cards by mixing and matching upgrades to open up new roads to victory. You can even duplicate your favourite card at special map nodes before facing off against the final boss.No playthrough is ever the same
You’ll never play the same deck twice!- Over 220 cards, build up your deck from 10 different starterdecks
- 5 monster clans with each very different gameplay
- Each clan has 10 levels to unlock, bringing new cards to your deck
- Upgrade your clan specific champion multiple times
- Mod support through Steam Workshop
- Upgrade any card twice
- More than 21 unique random events
- 25 covenant (difficulty) levels
Multiplayer
HELL RUSH
In the Hell Rush multiplayer mode, eight players compete in a frantic real time contest. Each player has the same resources and opponents to create a level playing field. With the clock ticking it’s a test of who can make the best decisions under pressure. Only a true speed demon can remain undefeated.
DAILY CHALLENGE
Take on a new challenge every day with a hugely modified run due to gameplay mutators. Compete globally and against friends, and climb the leaderboards with a skill-focused scoring system.
CUSTOM CHALLENGE
Design your own unique challenge and share it with friends. Each custom challenge has its own leaderboard so you can send your friends straight to hell.
Content updates
FRIENDS & FOES UPDATEThe exiled champions have returned to the fold to battle the forces of heaven.
This second major update for Monster Train adds new champions, new bosses, new cards, and new artifacts, which combine together to add a significant amount of new strategic options and replayability. We’ve also added a number of frequently requested player features like a personal run records page in the Logbook, an enemy wave counter in battle, and a preview of the ring 3 and ring 6 bosses at the start of a run.
WILD MUTATIONS UPDATE
This content updates the train tracks with 35 new mutators, new difficulty settings for experienced players and new simple ways to challenge friends and community.
HERZAL'S WORKSHOP UPDATE
Mod support!
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Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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