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We filtered the 43 games similar to Monster Train down to the 35 that fit the “Fantasy” category. For the King, Armello and Loop Hero 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 “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Monster Train is For the King — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Armello and Loop Hero follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Monster Train

35 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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For the King

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For the King
Closest overall match
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.

Genre100Setting100World76Combat74Visuals64Game mode35
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Armello

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Armello
Closest on game mode
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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Loop Hero

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Loop Hero
Closest on world
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasy2D
Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

Shelved next to Monster Train for good reason: strong narrative focus, procedural generation and tactical combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and pixel art.

Genre100Setting100World100Combat76Visuals42Tone40
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Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

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Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
Closest on tone
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeHardcoreFantasy
Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

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 an isometric view.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Combat67Game mode64Visuals0
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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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Darkest Dungeon®

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Darkest Dungeon®
Closest on visuals
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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Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

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Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy
Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

It comes from the same genre as Monster Train and shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: an isometric view.

Genre100Setting100Combat71Game mode64Tone49Visuals0
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Etherlords II

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Etherlords II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy
Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Shelved next to Monster Train for good reason: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on tone and game mode: this one brings adventure storytelling.

It predates Monster Train by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Combat67Game mode64Tone37
9

Caves of Qud

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Caves of Qud
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeHardcoreProceduralFantasy
Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Monster Train and shares strong narrative focus, procedural generation and tactical combat. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

Genre100Tone100Combat75World74Setting59Game mode31
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Etherlords

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Etherlords
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2001Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~1hOn PC

On paper it is what Monster Train is — tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: an isometric view.

It predates Monster Train by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Combat68Game mode64Visuals0
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Divinity: Original Sin II

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NGL94
Divinity: Original Sin II
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
12

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
14

Darkest Dungeon II

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NGL79
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.

Genre100World100Visuals100Combat76Setting51Tone34
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Dota Underlords

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Dota Underlords
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
MultiplayerSoloTacticalFantasyCasual
Year 2020Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

Shelved next to Monster Train for good reason: tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and an isometric view.

Genre100Setting100Combat73Game mode65Tone0Visuals0

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