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Monster Train is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Divinity: Original Sin II, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest and Northgard lead the list, with Divinity: Original Sin II reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Monster Train special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2020Dev Good Shepherd Entertainment

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The closest game to Monster Train is Divinity: Original Sin II — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest and Northgard follow close behind.

#1Divinity: Original Sin II89 #2Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest90 #3Northgard91 #4Divinity: Original Sin 288 #5Wargroove90

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43 similar games found

#1Divinity: Original Sin II

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Divinity: Original Sin II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

PvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 203KIGDB91· 13

Year 2017Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · iOS · Mac

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, co op and offline, while skipping card game strategy

#2Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

90

iRank88

Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeHardcoreFantasy

IGDB90· 2OC86· 65

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: base building, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

91

iRank83

Northgard

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalHardcoreNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21

Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, real-time strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping card game strategy

#4Divinity: Original Sin 2

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Divinity: Original Sin 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

PvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 203KRAWG👍 92%· 593MC94IGDB91· 13OC93· 80

Year 2018Dev Larian Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, offline and co op, while skipping card game strategy

90

iRank84

Wargroove

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalFantasy2D

Steam👍 83%· 5.2KIGDB85· 9OC83· 89

Year 2019Dev Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with co op, offline and online features, while skipping card game strategy

Steam PS Nintendo

#6Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

90

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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB83· 3

Year 2008Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

89

iRank79

Armello

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

PvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 82%· 16KIGDB73· 6OC79· 59

Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and card game strategy

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

Steam PS Nintendo

#8Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

86

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Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

IGDB90· 2OC85· 64

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings base building, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

#9XCOM: Enemy Unknown

85

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB89· 12

Year 2012Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, setting scifi and base building, while skipping card game strategy

#10Shogun Showdown

84

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Shogun Showdown

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHardcoreProcedural2D

Steam👍 95%· 6.7KIGDB90· 2OC87· 20

Year 2023Dev Roboatino · Goblinz PublishingPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

#11Fire Emblem: Three Houses

83

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB93· 9OC89· 122

Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

#12Etherlords II

86

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Etherlords II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 83%· 493RAWG👍 79%· 90MC78IGDB70· 1

Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

#13Caves of Qud

83

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Caves of Qud

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHardcoreProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping card game strategy

#14Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

83

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Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

#15For the King

85

iRank82

For the King

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

MultiplayerSoloTacticalProceduralFantasy2D

Steam👍 88%· 43KIGDB76· 3OC75· 22

Year 2018Dev IronOak Games · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and co op, while skipping punishing difficulty

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Monster Train?: The closest game to Monster Train is Divinity: Original Sin II, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and PvP competition. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Monster Train?: The three closest games to Monster Train are: 1. Divinity: Original Sin II (89/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest (90/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Northgard (91/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Monster Train's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest similar to Monster Train?: Yes, very much so — Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest scores 90/100 similarity to Monster Train. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Monster Train?: The best RPG games similar to Monster Train are Divinity: Original Sin II, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, Northgard and Divinity: Original Sin 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Monster Train attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and PvP competition.
How is similarity to Monster Train calculated?: We compare Monster Train against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Monster Train experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Monster Train?: Yes — Dota Underlords is free and scores well on similarity to Monster Train. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.