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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.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Monster Train 2 down to the 12 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Balatro, Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 and Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Monster Train 2.

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The best games like Monster Train 2 on PlayStation

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Monster Train 2. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1BalatroClosest on genre

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloHardcoreNarrativeProceduralCasual

Steam👍 98%· 191KRAWG👍 86%· 263IGDB91· 5OC92· 64

Year 2024Dev LocalThunk · PlayStackPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, vibe relaxing and visual pixel, while skipping combat tactical

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds.

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Train 2: game mode.

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#2Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013Closest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMagicFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 1.3KRAWG👍 63%· 56MC77IGDB80· 4

Year 2012Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: co op and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Special EditionThe Magic: The Gathering –Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Special Edition includes: Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Full Game Magic 2013 Official Soundtrack Wallpapers: 5 wallpapers; in multiple sizes. 2nd Path of the Planeswalkers Graphic novel .

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Monster Train 2.

It predates Monster Train 2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMagicFantasy

Steam👍 83%· 4.6KRAWG👍 55%· 99MC80IGDB77· 4

Year 2013Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: co op and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Special EditionThe Special Edition includes the following: Magic: The Gathering 2014 - Duels of the Planeswalkers Base Game Soundtrack: Planar themes and the licensed I Fight Dragons song as MP3s Wallpapers: 5 desktop wallpapers; in multiple sizes eBook: “Return To Ravnica” novella in PDF format…

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Monster Train 2.

It predates Monster Train 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloMagicFantasyCo-op

Steam👍 88%· 1.0KRAWG👍 56%· 41MC77IGDB75· 2

Year 2011Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and co op, while skipping roguelike runs

All-new and redesigned, Magic: The Gathering — Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 takes last year’s massive hit game to even greater heights with better graphics, more options, and new challenges!

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Monster Train 2.

It predates Monster Train 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Ticket to Ride: Classic EditionClosest on game mode

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalOffline

Steam👍 86%· 5.5KRAWG👍 67%· 117MC91IGDB63· 3

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and competitive edge, while skipping roguelike runs

Ticket to Ride is a turn-based strategy game, an adaptation of a board game of the same name. ### Gameplay The gameplay copies the board game entirely. The game takes place on a map of the United States and south Canada filled with multicolored railroads.

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Train 2: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Monster Train 2.

It predates Monster Train 2 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Keep Talking and Nobody ExplodesClosest on tone

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerNarrativeHardcoreProceduralCo-op

Steam👍 97%· 17KRAWG👍 93%· 419MC67IGDB84· 5OC86· 23

Year 2015Dev Steel Crate GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a game about defusing a bomb. It was initially made for virtual reality headsets but also supports traditional screens and controls. ###Player cooperation The game is meant to be played by at least two people in cooperation.

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Train 2: game mode.

It predates Monster Train 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalHardcoreProceduralDark

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KRAWG👍 64%· 275IGDB85· 2

Year 1993Dev MicroProse Software · MicroProsePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Commodore / Amiga

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting scifi and horror setting, while skipping card game strategy

1999. Governments of the Earth have increasingly begun to receive reports of frequent UFO attacks on people and their abductions. To combat this scourge, they decide to create a service X-COM (Extraterrestrial Combat Unit ), which is designed to protect humanity from aliens. You play as the head of this service. The game is played in two modes: strategic and tactical.

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Train 2: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Monster Train 2.

It predates Monster Train 2 by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8UNO

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineCasual

Steam👍 70%· 54KRAWG👍 74%· 265MC66IGDB53· 2OC64· 24

Year 2016Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, co op and online features, while skipping roguelike runs

UNO is a video game adaptation of a famous card game developed in the 20th century. The aim is to be the first one to win 500 points. There is also a variation of the game called Uno Rush, announced two years later than the original. ###Gameplay The rules and card design do not differ from the original. Four players are sitting across the table.

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Train 2: tone and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Monster Train 2.

It predates Monster Train 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9The Jackbox Party Pack 3

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opCasual

Steam👍 97%· 6.6KIGDB78· 6OC80· 15

Year 2016Dev Jackbox GamesOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and offline, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Train 2: tone and game mode.

It predates Monster Train 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeCasualFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

Playing poker is good in itself and as an occasion for live communication, a disclosure of communicative talents, a great way to spend time with friends. Especially if these friends know how to play and have fun playing. This poker simulator allows you to spend time in a beautiful company.

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Train 2: tone and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Monster Train 2.

It predates Monster Train 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeCasualHorrorAnime

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Train 2: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Monster Train 2.

It predates Monster Train 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloTacticalCo-opOffline

Steam👍 94%· 11K

Year 1999Dev InfogramesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Train 2: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Monster Train 2.

It predates Monster Train 2 by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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