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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 20 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers, Ascension: Deckbuilding Game and Spectromancer top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Monster Train 2.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Monster Train 2 is Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers — scoring 64/100 on our similarity scale. Ascension: Deckbuilding Game and Spectromancer follow close behind.

#1Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers64 #2Ascension: Deckbuilding Game63 #3Spectromancer63 #4Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 201362 #5Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers62

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Monster Train 2

20 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.

#1Magic 2015 - Duels of the PlaneswalkersClosest overall match

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Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloTacticalMagicFantasy

Steam👍 45%· 4.0KRAWG👍 52%· 65MC60IGDB57· 6

Year 2014Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

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

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

GARRUK'S REVENGE EXPANSION NOW AVAILABLE! Walk in the footsteps of the Multiverse's greatest hunter. Featuring additional campaign levels, challenges, and new cards to collect, you take on the role of Garruk and hunt your prey across the planes!

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

It predates Monster Train 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode66

#2Ascension: Deckbuilding GameClosest on game mode

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Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 1.7KMC84

Year 2011Dev Playdek · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting scifi and offline, while skipping roguelike runs

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, was the first officially licensed deck building card game for iOS, and is now available for your PC as Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, complete with 5 full expansion decks! Play alone or with friends to battle against the Fallen One for honor and victory.

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Train 2: tone.

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.

Genre100Game mode80Combat79Setting66Tone28

#3SpectromancerClosest on tone

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Spectromancer

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloPvPMagicHardcoreFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 374

Year 2009Dev Apus Software · Three DonkeysPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and punishing difficulty

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

Open your mind and discover your power as you explore the world of Spectromancer!

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.

Genre100Setting100Game mode70Tone63Combat51

#4Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

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.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode51

#5Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

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Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

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.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode51

#6Teamfight Tactics

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Teamfight Tactics

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric

Year 2019Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Genre100Setting100Combat80Game mode65

#7Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

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Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

PvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasy

Steam👍 77%· 3.5KRAWG👍 21%· 34

Year 2014Dev Lightmare StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping roguelike runs

Welcome to a unique trading card game that blends rich lore and artwork with innovative gameplay mechanics that are both simple to learn, and hard to master. Play with fully animated cards in 3D battlefields, and assemble decks from over 800 cards and 8 stylized factions.

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

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

It predates Monster Train 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat83Game mode78Setting29Tone0

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Hearthstone

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerMagicFantasyLoot

IGDB88· 9

Year 2014Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

It predates Monster Train 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode65Combat51

#9The Elder Scrolls: Legends

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The Elder Scrolls: Legends

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 75%· 11KRAWG👍 42%· 283MC82IGDB77· 3OC80· 19

Year 2017Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and free to play, while skipping roguelike runs

The Elder Scrolls: Legends is a card-based game set in The Elder Scrolls universe developed by Dire Wolf Digital. ###Story The game's story serves as a tutorial for the player. The game takes place during the Great War between the Mid Empire and the Third Aldmer Dominion.

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

It predates Monster Train 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode66

#10Legends of Runeterra

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Legends of Runeterra

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricFree to Play

IGDB83· 3OC88· 12

Year 2020Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and free to play, while skipping roguelike runs

Genre100Setting100Game mode65

#11A Valley Without Wind 2Closest on world

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A Valley Without Wind 2

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerMagicProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 46%· 227RAWG👍 3%· 34MC68

Year 2013Dev Arcen GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping card game strategy

A modern take on the 16-bit era, A Valley Without Wind 2 blends a variety of mechanics across multiple genres, seamlessly bringing together the best qualities of old-school platform-shooters and turn-based strategy games.

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Train 2: combat.

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

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

Genre100World100Game mode50Setting50Combat37

#12Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

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.

Genre100Setting100Combat54Game mode51

#13Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalFirst Person

IGDB59· 1

Year 1999Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · Konami

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with historical setting and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

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

Genre100Game mode65Setting60

#14Battle Chess

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Battle Chess

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalMedieval

Steam👍 80%· 107

Year 1988Dev Interplay · Fujitsu InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, setting medieval and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Train 2: setting.

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

It predates Monster Train 2 by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode65Setting46

#15Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyOnlineIsometric

Year 2011Dev Sleepy Giant Entertainment · The Pokémon CompanyOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, card game strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, online features and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

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

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

Genre100Setting100Game mode45

Complete list of games with a fantasy setting like Monster Train 2

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Monster Train 2, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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Magic: The Gathering Arena

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Guardians of Graxia

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Card City Nights

Card City Nights

Deck Builder · Adventure

Disciples II: Dark Prophecy

Disciples II: Dark Prophecy

Turn-Based Strat

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Triple Town

Puzzle · Turn-Based Strat

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