What is the best game similar to Battle Train?

The closest game to Battle Train is Slay the Spire, scoring 65/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Battle Train?

The three closest games to Battle Train are: 1. Slay the Spire (65/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Dicey Dungeons (65/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Coin Crypt (69/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Battle Train's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 8 candidates across 8 dimensions.

Is Dicey Dungeons similar to Battle Train?

Yes — Dicey Dungeons scores 65/100 similarity to Battle Train. They share 5 attributes, including roguelike runs and card game strategy. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.

What Roguelike games are similar to Battle Train?

The best Roguelike games similar to Battle Train are Slay the Spire, Dicey Dungeons, Coin Crypt and Betrayal At Club Low. All share the Roguelike genre alongside other key Battle Train attributes like roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling.

How is similarity to Battle Train calculated?

We compare Battle Train against every game in our catalog using 8 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Battle Train experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

If Battle Train left you wanting more, this list of 8 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — roguelike runs, procedural generation and combat tactical — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 8 attributes. Slay the Spire comes closest (65/100).

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Battle Train. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Slay the SpireClosest on genre

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloProceduralHardcoreFantasyExploration

Steam👍 98%· 213KRAWG👍 89%· 1.1KMC86IGDB93· 6OC89· 56

Year 2019Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the deckbuilding roguelikes cluster, with roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire! Features: - Dynamic Deck Building: Choose your cards wisely!

Where it drifts furthest from Battle Train: visuals.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloProceduralCasualCozyFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 12KIGDB90· 3OC82· 26

Year 2019Dev Terry Cavanagh · DistractionwareOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of deckbuilding roguelikes: roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Battle Train: visuals.

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#3Coin CryptClosest overall match

iRank67

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloProceduralIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 610RAWG👍 38%· 21

Year 2014Dev Dumb and Fat GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of deckbuilding roguelikes: roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, while skipping puzzle design

A roguelite deckbuilding adventure game about magical coins. You play as a lootmancer, who can unlock the hidden power inside of coins and use them in magical duels. The loots you take from chests and enemies also become your next moves, so plan carefully!

It predates Battle Train by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Betrayal At Club Low

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

ProceduralNarrativeDarkExplorationSkill Tree

Steam👍 97%· 570OC85· 13

Year 2022Dev Cosmo D StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of deckbuilding roguelikes: roguelike runs, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat tactical

Tonight you’re on a surprise mission at the inimitable Club Low. This former coffin factory-turned-nightclub has, for years, been a beacon of nocturnal energy, a haven for wild-limbed dancing, mind-altering music and shady characters aplenty.

Where it drifts furthest from Battle Train: visuals.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloProceduralMeleeMagicFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 320MC78IGDB83· 5OC78· 42

Year 2015Dev Defiant DevelopmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of deckbuilding roguelikes: roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and turn-based strategy, while skipping puzzle design

Hand of Fate is an unusual combination of various genres. It is based on mechanics typical for deck-building board games, but also features rogue-like and hack-and-slash elements. Its approach to the storytelling is typical for tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons.

Where it drifts furthest from Battle Train: combat and visuals.

It predates Battle Train by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloProceduralIsometricMeleeRanged

Steam👍 83%· 674RAWG👍 42%· 26MC67IGDB68· 2OC67· 11

Year 2016Dev BetaDwarfPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are deckbuilding roguelikes — sharing roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

"Extremely fun game with constant action and virtually limitless replayability. Every new battle you start is different, there are endless possibilities of deck building with all 4 characters." - Jyren "I love this game!

Where it drifts furthest from Battle Train: combat.

It predates Battle Train by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#7Cannon FodderClosest on combat

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreShooter Roguelite

SoloTacticalIsometric

Year 1993Dev Sensible Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc.On Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Battle Train, expect roguelike runs, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Battle Train by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre50

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreBullet Heaven

SoloProceduralCasualPixel Art

Steam👍 52%· 754RAWG👍 12%· 26

Year 2012Dev David Williamson · David WILLIAMSONPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Battle Train, it's known for roguelike runs, procedural generation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and turn-based strategy, while skipping puzzle design

There are dark places in the world inhabited by evil denizens. Places filled with danger and foreboding where no ordinary man would dare to journey. However, there are a few who are willing to risk death in the name of good, in the name of justice, in the name of.. valuable loot!

Where it drifts furthest from Battle Train: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Battle Train.

It predates Battle Train by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Battle Train?: The closest game to Battle Train is Slay the Spire, scoring 65/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Battle Train?: The three closest games to Battle Train are: 1. Slay the Spire (65/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Dicey Dungeons (65/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Coin Crypt (69/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Battle Train's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 8 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Dicey Dungeons similar to Battle Train?: Yes — Dicey Dungeons scores 65/100 similarity to Battle Train. They share 5 attributes, including roguelike runs and card game strategy. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Roguelike games are similar to Battle Train?: The best Roguelike games similar to Battle Train are Slay the Spire, Dicey Dungeons, Coin Crypt and Betrayal At Club Low. All share the Roguelike genre alongside other key Battle Train attributes like roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Battle Train calculated?: We compare Battle Train against every game in our catalog using 8 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Battle Train experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.