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13 Games like Monster Train on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 43 games similar to Monster Train down to the 13 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Spice&Wolf VR2, For the King and Armello top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Monster Train.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2020Dev Good Shepherd Entertainment

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Monster Train is Spice&Wolf VR2 — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. For the King and Armello follow close behind.

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The best games like Monster Train on PlayStation

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Monster Train. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

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Spice&Wolf VR2

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Spice&Wolf VR2
Closest overall match
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloPvPMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreNarrative
Year 2014Dev HeroCraftPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Monster Train and shares punishing difficulty, tactical combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings historical setting and 3D presentation.

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For the King

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For the King
Closest on setting
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
MultiplayerSoloTacticalProceduralFantasy2D
Year 2018Dev IronOak Games · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as Monster Train and shares procedural generation, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings co-op play and an isometric view.

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Armello

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Armello
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
PvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy2D
Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

On paper it is what Monster Train is — strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and 3D presentation.

Genre100Setting100Game mode85Combat71Visuals44Tone38
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Darkest Dungeon®

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Darkest Dungeon®
Closest on world
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeHardcoreProceduralFantasy2D
Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Monster Train and shares strong narrative focus, procedural generation and tactical combat. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings horror setting.

Genre100World100Visuals100Combat76Tone75Setting39
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreProcedural
Year 2012Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

It comes from the same genre as Monster Train and shares punishing difficulty, procedural generation and tactical combat. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

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

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Darkest Dungeon II

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Darkest Dungeon II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasy2D
Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Monster Train, and so does strong narrative focus, procedural generation and tactical combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 3 years after Monster Train.

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XCOM® 2

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XCOM® 2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalProceduralCo-op
Year 2016Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside Monster Train, and so does procedural generation, tactical combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is melee combat and a sci-fi setting.

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Northgard

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Northgard
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalHardcoreNarrativeFantasy
Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

It comes from the same genre as Monster Train and shares punishing difficulty, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings historical setting and an isometric view.

Genre100Tone100Game mode81Combat69Setting64Visuals0
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Wargroove

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Wargroove
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalFantasy2D
Year 2019Dev Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Monster Train’s, and with it tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings co-op play and pixel art.

Genre100Setting100Combat75Game mode62Visuals40
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Divinity: Original Sin 2

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Divinity: Original Sin 2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
PvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy
Year 2018Dev Larian Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Monster Train’s, and with it strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is offline play and an isometric view.

Genre100Setting100Combat76Game mode68Tone56Visuals0
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The Banner Saga

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The Banner Saga
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy2D
Year 2014Dev Versus EvilPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Monster Train: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds 2D presentation and single-player focus. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings ranged combat and historical setting.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode64Combat62Tone48Setting36
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Chroma Squad

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Chroma Squad
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasy2DManagement
Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Monster Train and shares tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: pixel art.

Genre100Setting100Combat73Visuals35Game mode31
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Persona 5

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Persona 5
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting
Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

Genre puts it alongside Monster Train, and so does strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings a third-person camera.

Genre100Setting100Combat67Tone49Game mode30Visuals0

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