# Monster Train — Deckbuilding Roguelike Battles

> Strategic roguelike deckbuilder defending the last pyre from Heaven. (iPhone/iPad app by Good Shepherd Entertainment.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-train/id1577392165 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Good Shepherd Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019007074)
- Category: Games, Card, Strategy
- Price: $7.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 1,812 App Store ratings · 353 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 533 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2022-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-train/id1577392165/reviews.md

## What is Monster Train?

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 Roguelite Deck Building, with three vertical playing fields to defend.

Features:

* Unlock over 250 cards
* Discover 5 Monster Clans, each with their own distinct gameplay
* Each clan has 10 levels to unlock, bringing new cards to your deck
* Upgrade your powerful Champions multiple times
* Challenge your friends to beat your score
* Includes the released updates Wild Mutations and Friends & Foes!

Ultimate Replayability
No playthrough is ever the same, it’s a fresh challenge every time. You’ll really never play the same deck twice! Perfect entertainment for your mobile device!

Explore powerful locations
To take back hell, you’ll need to power up. Choose your route carefully, different locations yield 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. Build your deck and perfect your strategy to defeat your enemies!

Daily & Custom challenges
Take on a new challenge every day with a hugely modified run due to gameplay mutators or play with your own selection of buffs and nerfs to tailor to your playstyle!
Compete globally and against friends, and climb the leaderboards with a skill-focused scoring system.

The Last Divinity DLC

Epic new content expansion for Monster Train bringing new challenges, more replayability, and a new clan!

* A new clan, the Wurmkin *Note: the Wurmkin clan unlocks upon completing Covenant level 1.*
* Pact Shards; the new currency bringing benefits at a cost
* New endboss: The Last Divinity

Available for purchase in-game!

## Key features

- Unlock over 250 cards
- 5 distinct Monster Clans
- Upgrade powerful Champions
- Explore powerful locations
- Daily & Custom challenges
- Includes Wild Mutations & Friends & Foes updates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $7.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Last Divinity DLC | $3.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #14 in Top Paid · Card (US App Store)
- #67 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

## What do users think of Monster Train?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Outstanding soundtrack
- 🚀 Lots of discovery and relatability
- 👍 Great deck builder with deep mechanics
- 👍 Excellent value for money
- 👍 Addictive and replayable gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and full of depth
- 👍 Perfectly balanced between casual and complex
- 👍 Fantastic port to mobile

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with cloud saves and device switching
- 🐛 Difficulty targeting off-screen bosses on mobile
- 🐛 Finicky card selection and play controls
- 🔋 Can drain phone battery quickly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cloud save issues causing lost progress
- Inability to target off-screen bosses
- Occasional crashes and performance issues

**Most requested features**

- Ability to view deck during card selection
- Customizable UI and graphics options
- Swipe gestures for floor switching
- 60fps support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 353)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-train/id1577392165/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Dueling Dates

*2026-08-14, version 2.3.1*

Challenges is so much fun to play with my boyfriend. We literally sit next to each other and spend hours dueling. It’s so romantic! lol

### 5/5 — Yes yes yes

*2026-08-08, version 2.3.1*

Not sure why I held off on MT and glad I finally pulled the trigger.  If you’re into slay the spire and deck builders , you will LOVE MT!

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2026-07-16, version 2.3.1*

Have it here, and on my PlayStation 😎

### 5/5 — Excellent Game

*2026-07-16, version 2.3.1*

This game checks all the boxes.  It’s fun, engaging, highly replay able, and you can feel yourself get better as the challenges grow. There’s no inane and predatory in app purchases. All kinds of small quality of life touches throughout. 

My only complaint is I worry I’ll be addicted when I run out of challenges to beat! 

Give me a couple cosmetic ways to “tip” the developer here, or just more dlcs, y’all deserve success.

Well done!!

### 5/5 — Incredibly replayable

*2026-07-12, version 2.3.1*

So many different combinations of clans and cards makes it almost infinitely replayable. That said, I would love a sequel or a new clan

### 5/5 — Fantastic Game!!

*2026-07-04, version 2.3.1*

I love this game

### 5/5 — Awesome gameplay

*2026-06-28, version 2.3.1*

Great game one of the best tech builders animations and graphics are great

### 1/5 — Known bug fixes not being addressed

*2026-06-28, version 2.3.1*

Great game but there are known issues that aren’t being fixed. There are issues around the cavern events saving in iOS causing items to disappear

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-06-21, version 2.3.1*

Very fun, you can put it down anytime without worry of losing progress. Also  increasing difficulty allows for a growing challenge

### 5/5 — Great spin on rogue based run game

*2026-06-20, version 2.3.1*

Extremely interesting and fun deck builder.  Has some of the best themes from Slay the Spire, with lots of replay-ability.  Great game design and love the ability to forge/upgrade the cards.

## Frequently asked questions about Monster Train

### What is Monster Train?

Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deckbuilding game where players defend the last burning pyre from the forces of Heaven. It features a unique vertical battlefield and deep strategic gameplay.

### What are the key features of Monster Train?

Key features include unlocking over 250 cards, choosing from five distinct monster clans with unique gameplay, upgrading powerful champions, exploring various locations for benefits, and engaging in daily and custom challenges for high replayability.

### How much does Monster Train cost?

The base game is free to play, but it offers in-app purchases for additional content such as the 'The Last Divinity' DLC, which includes a new clan and challenges.

### What platforms is Monster Train available on?

The application data indicates it is available for mobile devices, suggesting compatibility with both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.

### What is the main goal in Monster Train?

The primary objective is to defend the final burning pyre from the forces of Heaven and restore the Inferno. This is achieved by strategically building a deck of cards, recruiting units, and upgrading your champions as you progress through different locations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2023-03-16

- The game will now check for conflicts between local and cloud-stored save data. If a conflict is found, players will be prompted to select which save data they would like to keep using.
- Fixed some minor localization issues.

### 2.3.0 — 2022-12-22

- High Frame Rate Mode (Settings > Accessibility)
- Quality of life fixes

### 2.2.6 — 2022-12-07

Change implemented to ensure purchased DLC is available offline.

### 2.2.5 — 2022-11-17

- Fixed an Aspect Ratio issue for iPads

### 2.2.4 — 2022-11-04

- Fixed an Aspect Ratio issue for iPads
- Fixed a bug with the Apex Imp's armor

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