8 Games like Battle Train that you should try

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Battle Train is hard to replace: few games combine roguelike runs, procedural generation and combat tactical in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 8 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Slay the Spire, Dicey Dungeons and Coin Crypt lead the list, with Slay the Spire reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Battle Train special.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

Games like Battle Train

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Slay the Spire

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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

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

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

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

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

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#6Betrayal 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

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#7Cannon Fodder

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

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

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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 96/100 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 (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Dicey Dungeons (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Coin Crypt (97/100, 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, very much so — Dicey Dungeons scores 96/100 similarity to Battle Train. They share 5 attributes, including roguelike runs and card game strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
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 Hand of Fate. 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.