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Abbie Stone

Monster Train 2 review

Angels and demons fighting in Monster Train 2.
Need to Know

What is it? A devilish deckbuilder with an inspired injection of tower defence.
Release date May 21, 2025
Expect to pay $25 / £21
Developer Shiny Shoe
Publisher Big Fan Games
Reviewed on Gigabyte G5, ASUS Rog Ally
Steam Deck Verified
Link Official site

I’ve been more hyped for this sequel than I am for the return of Christ. And if you didn’t care for that bit of blasphemy, then Monster Train, a game about helping the demons of Hell defeat the goody two-shoes of Heaven, is likely not for you. Everyone else, though, should get ready to play a roguelike deckbuilder that’s every bit the equal to Slay the Spire and Balatro.

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