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Play Overview
Monster Train (2020) is a turn-based fighting game played on a train to hell. Through a series of rounds, you collect cards which summon monsters or special moves to stop enemy armies from getting to and destroying your pyre. Because the pyre is at the top of the train, and you can only place your defences on the levels below, it offers an unusual combination of card selection and geographical strategy.
You collect cards (which require energy to use) as you play, helping you progress through the ever-harder levels. There are five different decks to collect, of which you use two per fight. Each deck has unique strengths and abilities which can help you in different scenarios.
You choose the route of the train which determines which levels you play. Each level offers a different challenge and a variety of cards to collect. These not only grant you new monsters but unique upgrades to your team.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Monster Train 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Ollie Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
You collect cards (which require energy to use) as you play, helping you progress through the ever-harder levels. There are five different decks to collect, of which you use two per fight. Each deck has unique strengths and abilities which can help you in different scenarios.
You choose the route of the train which determines which levels you play. Each level offers a different challenge and a variety of cards to collect. These not only grant you new monsters but unique upgrades to your team.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Monster Train 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Ollie Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
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Play Style
This is a Battle, Collecting and Strategy game with Fighting and Puzzle elements. You can play this by yourself or as a 8-player online game. You can also play online in all against all fights against 7 other players, where knowledge of, and adaptability to, all different play styles and decks will help you emerge victorious.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Duration
Play Time: It takes between 2 minutes and 5 minutes to play a round of this game. Each level is relatively short, most being over in a few turns. This means you can complete plenty in a single play session, and because of the many levels on offer, you can spend over an hour playing.
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Account Rating
- You need be 18-years-old to to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for online play, but can then configure family accounts for younger players to play online with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to Nintendo Online, but can then create accounts for children of any age to play online with Nintendo Switch.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to PlayStation Plus for online play, but can create sub-accounts for younger players of 7-years or older to play online with PlayStation 5.
Costs
Monster Train usually costs £7.99 to £26.99.
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
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Monster Train
 | Xbox X|S | £19.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
| Xbox One | £19.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
| PC | £19.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
 | Switch | £26.99 | – | – |
 SALE | PC | £20.99 | £6.29 until 10/07/2025 | – |
 | PS5 | £19.99 | – | – |
 | iOS | £7.99 | – | – |
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need to purchase a Nintendo Online subscription to play online with Nintendo Switch.
- You need to purchase a PlayStation Plus subscription to play online with PlayStation 5.
- You need to purchase a Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 21/05/2020, updated in 2024
Price: 70% Off
Out Now: PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and iOS
Players: 1 (8 online)
Genres: Battle, Collecting, Strategy (Fighting and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 33 features
Components: 2D Side-On and Cards
Developer: Shiny Shoe Games (@ShinyShoeGames)
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