Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Core i3 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : IGP or better DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Core i5 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1050 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
Monster Train
Nearly all players are hooked by the moment-to-moment choices of a deck-building roguelike that keeps pulling them back. The 93 percent positive post-release score confirms the addictive loop hasn’t dulled since launch.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 145 | 125 | 11 | 9 |
| Content / longevity | 33 | 29 | 1 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 |
| Story / writing | 15 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Performance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 35 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 21, 2020 · All-time low: €2.45 (Feb 19, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 53 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 23,4 % of players.
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Strengths
- Deck-building synergy dominates praise: 125 positive mentions out of 145 comments about gameplay
- Replayability shines through: 11 explicit mentions, backed by 96 percent positive scores from players who logged 10–25 hours
- Content depth earns acclaim: 29 positive comments out of 33 reviews focused on the sheer volume of cards and paths
- Story earns its keep: 12 positive mentions out of 15 reviews that touched on narrative
- Audio stands out: 8 positive mentions out of 10 reviews specifically calling out the soundtrack
Weaknesses
- UI frustrates a vocal minority: 6 negative mentions out of 7 comments about the interface
- A handful of players report bugs: 2 negative mentions with zero positives in that bucket
- Price draws occasional ire: 3 negative mentions out of 13 comments about cost
Who is it for?
Strategy fans who crave tight, punishing deck-builders with layers of synergies and roguelike runs. Anyone who likes music-driven tension and doesn’t mind a steep initial learning curve will fit right in.
Is Monster Train worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 22,886 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Deck-building synergy dominates praise. Current price: 24,50€.
Verdict
Monster Train delivers a relentless, music-soaked card battle that keeps players coming back—despite some UI niggles and a rare bug. The post-release 93 percent positive score proves the formula still resonates months after launch.
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