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6 PvP games like Monster Train that you should try

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We filtered the 43 games similar to Monster Train down to the 6 that fit the “PvP” category. Spice&Wolf VR2, Armello and Northgard 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 “PvP” category, the closest game to Monster Train is Spice&Wolf VR2 — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Armello and Northgard follow close behind.

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The best pvP games like Monster Train

6 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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat73Setting0Visuals0
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Armello

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Armello
Closest on setting
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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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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Divinity: Original Sin II

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Divinity: Original Sin II
Closest on combat
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
PvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy
Year 2017Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · iOS · Mac

On paper it is what Monster Train is — strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is an isometric view.

Genre100Setting100Combat76Game mode74Tone56Visuals0
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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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NGL94
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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