Community21 May 2025Monster Train 2 Now Available!Monster Train 2 has officially left the station! It’s up to you to stop the corrupted forces of Heaven. This time, you’re taking the fight to THEM! Battle the angels on your own terms by building the ultimate army of banished angels, ethereal fae-like creatures from the great beyond, and…mushrooms? All is possible in Monster Train 2’s world! Download Monster Train 2 today and enjoy: · Five bran…
Overview Going into Monster Train 2, we had better connections and had made friends with folks at other studios who had played our games. This gave us an opportunity to reach out to some folks who we were fans of Monster Train to ask if they’d be up to let us work with them as part of Monster Train 2. Fortunately a few of our favorites said yes and so we set to work making these crossovers happ…
Multiply your run wins with the help of the Jokers of Balatro! Swing by a Celestial Alcove for a chance encounter with Jimbo, who is more than happy to lend you their powers! Jokers are artifacts, giving unique effects that can change the entire flow of your run. Buff your Pyre Heart with Triboulet, who gives a permanent health boost for each rare card in your deck, or Chicot who ensures you’re…
Hi, everyone!! Thank you so much to everyone who has played the Monster Train 2 demo and submitted feedback on the game. Leading up to Monster Train 2’s launch on May 21st, 2025, we’ve integrated many of your suggestions into the game. Since there have been so many changes to the game, we wanted to update the demo so it fits the current version of the game more closely. Plus, players who are in…
It’s official, Monster Train App will be released on Android! Soon, you’ll be able to play your favorite roguelike deckbuilder on the train, in the car, in the bus, or while you’re waiting in line at the grocery store. Really, you’ll be able to play Monster Train anywhere (although please don’t do so while operating heavy machinery or power tools). Pre-register for Monster Train on Android toda…
The One Who Waits has spread his influence to Heaven! Our friends at Massive Monster have lent the power of the Red Crown and its Cultists to the Legions of Hell! Embolden one of your units with the power of the crown, making them endless and giving them a random equipment each time they’re summoned! The source of this power is wrapped in secrecy, but there are rumors of obtaining it at a Celes…
My name is Cami and I am the Community Manager at Shiny Shoe. You might have seen me during one of our weekly dev streams or hanging around the Shiny Shoe Discord server as ‘ShinyCami.’ This week, I’m taking over the dev blogs and putting on my game designer hat to talk about the cutest clan (in my opinion) in all of Monster Train 2: the Underlegion ! Don’t let their cute faces deceive you, the…
I’m Albert A. from the design crew. Today I’m here to introduce one of the clans in Monster Train 2, the Luna Coven! Below, you’ll find Ekka, leader of the Luna Coven. A powerful magic wielder, she was present for the tragic destruction of the Coven’s home beyond Heaven. She is also one of the few champions who has seen first hand the corrupting force enveloping Heaven. Perhaps that is why her…
Howdy! I’m Brian, senior gameplay programmer at Shiny Shoe, and I’m here to introduce a new clan in Monster Train 2 - the Lazarus League. The Lazarus League is a group of mad scientists and their creations. Themed around horror and the macabre, we drew our inspirations from a variety of films and books: Frankenstein, Nosferatu, Reanimator, Alien, and a bunch of others have their DNA running thr…
You’ve theorized, you’ve speculated, and now it’s time for you to properly Meet The Champions of the upcoming Monster Train 2 clans! After all this time of waiting and only seeing their logos in the demo, it’s time we reveal the biggest mystery of all: WHO ARE OUR NEW HEROES? I’m sure you’re shaking with anticipation, and we’ve got a news trailer that aims to put that trembling to rest! (Althou…
Hi friends. It’s April Fools' day. If you’ve spent enough time on the internet, you already know what today is about. It’s about goofs . It’s about tricks . It’s about “pulling a fast one” . April Fools' Day in the video game world is a particularly special time for video game studios like us. With the right April Fools’ Day announcement, your game can land at the top of the gaming news sites a…
Hey everyone, Renee from Big Fan Games here! If you love roguelike deckbuilders, then we’ve got the perfect bundle for you. Monster Train and Slay the Spire — two genre-defining, card-slinging, strategic masterpieces — are now available together at a special discounted price! Whether you're battling through the ever-changing floors of the Spire or defending the final burning pyre on a train bou…
Hi, Monster Train fans! We are so excited to announce our next game at Shiny Shoe: Monster Train 2 ! That’s right, Monster Train now has a sequel and you can play the demo today on Steam! Delve back into the battle between Heaven and Hell in Monster Train 2 . But, there’s a twist. This time, we’re bringing the fight to Heaven! Lead all new clans of Hell and take on the corrupted angels of Heave…
Hey there Monster Train fans! Harris from Good Shepherd Entertainment here. I think it's safe to say that if you're reading this, you're likely a fan of roguelike deckbuilders starring hellish creatures. Well I've got great news for you - Demon's Mirror , our newest release in the aforementioned hellish-creature-deckbuilder genre, has hit Steam this week! Demon's Mirror is a deckbuilding roguel…
Hey, everyone! It’s been a while, but we have something pretty cool to share. Our friends at Leap and Tiny Ghoul have just released a fantastic new game called Dicefolk. It’s a tactical, turn-based roguelike deckbuilder (or, in this case, dicebuilder) where you recruit Chimeras, build your perfect team, and then lead them into battle! Here’s a trailer to pique your interest: If you liked Monste…
It's here! This adorable little plush replica of everyone's favorite diminutive orange demon is available now until August 22nd , but ONLY until then! Fledgling Imp Plushie does EVERYTHING that Fledgling Imp does, only snugglier! Also, it doesn't do anything that Fledgling Imp does, I made that up! But it sure is adorable, and it makes a GREAT gift. ORDER YOUR PLUSHIES HERE
Calling all guests on board, this is your Steward Chief Speaking. We are now entering the first stage for the production of a monstrously powerful item that will change the tides of our war with the Winged. When the time will come, we're going to hit them with the strength of A THOUSAND PLUSHIES. You read that right. Plushies. Join us on our Discord channel to cast your vote and choose. Choose…
Hello friends! We're happy to inform you that the 27/10 Monster Train has now departed from the iOS App Store! It's been a hell of a ride, no pun intended. Check out Monster Train iOS here! ! Monster Train iOS includes: · the base game · the "Wild Mutation" update · the "Friends and Foes" update · 250 cards With this release, we're welcoming a whole new audience to the ultimate roguelike fan fa…
Hi Community! We know things have been quiet since our last update, and that’s because we’ve been working on bringing Monster Train to mobile! In just two weeks, you will have another way to bring your favorite deck builder with you everywhere. Monster Train iOS will be launching on October 27th and you can PRE-ORDER now! What about our Android users? The Android version is next on our list, so…
Hello Monster Train Community! The Shiny Shoe team is so excited to announce our latest game, Inkbound! An online co-op roguelike with a unique active battle system that builds off what you know and love about Monster Train. Inkbound is set in a world where stories come to life. Take direct control of a powerful Binder, party up with friends or strangers, and go on procedurally generated runs w…
Greetings Community! We wanted to share a quick word to thank you for being a part of our Monster Train family for 2 years now! We've had so many memorable events both in-game and in our community Discord channels, so we've planned a very special retrospective livestream happening THIS THURSDAY at 10AM PT/ 1PM ET/ 7Pm CET to celebrate. Please join us HERE. We're also planning a 70% off sale thi…
Hello Lovely Community! It’s been a minute since we shared a regular update with you. We've been hearing that you want to take Monster Train on-the-go. With that in mind, we’ve been playing Monster Train on the Steam deck! As you may have read in our discussion post here , out of the box, we got the game running except for the intro video which wants to play upside down 🙃. PC Gamer recently di…
We are happy to share with you some news for our Chinese players. Together with Conscience Studio we are creating a special adaptation of Monster Train for the Chinese mobile market. Check out more here: More info soon!
Hi, Thank you for being a warm and dedicated community and sharing each day with us your love for Monster Train. 2021 was a great year for Monster Train. We released The Last Divinity DLC and made the jump to other platforms. For us it is still an exciting road ahead and the train will continue on its track. We let you decide if we have been doing a good job! Please support your favorite train…
October 7, 2021 2.2 (12905) · BUG FIX - addressed a case where the second of two Concealed Caverns follow-up events triggering at the same time could be skipped if the player clicked the mouse quickly as the second event starts. · BUG FIX - Mark of a Champion now ignores Sap when it calculates its bonus. One place that came up is while facing Seraph the Temperant. · BUG FIX - fixed incorrect sp…
Hello Community, have you missed us? Here’s a short update on what the Monster Train team is up to right now below: Last week, we had a livestream announcing that we have something secret that’s coming soon but we can’t really share many details. More vagueness here from our own mouths: LINK :wink: However, we’re planning another stream on August 5th to expand on this a bit more. If you’re curi…
May 19, 2021 2.1 (12838) This is a large balance and bug fix patch. Champions · The Decayer Spine Chief health progression increased 35/70/110 to 45/90/140. · The Infector Spine Chief attack progression increased 20/20/20 to 25/25/25. · Fire Light Little Fade Extinguish attack progression reduced 5/15/25 to 5/12/20. · Eternal Flame Little Fade Extinguish attack progression reduced 20/40/60 to 1…
March 31, 2021 2.0.1 (12722) This is a small bug fix patch with a few enhancements. · UI - improved visibility of what is happening when you hide the Cheater's Hand UI before confirming a card selection because this was causing confusion and some people thought they were softlocked. · CONTROLS - with controller or keyboard, if you try to summon a unit and can't because of lack of capacity we no…
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