Monster Train 2: Destiny of the Railforged
"Stoke the fires of the Railforged and reclaim your destiny."
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About
Expand the infernal apocalypse in this massive DLC for Shiny Shoe's acclaimed deckbuilder. Command the new steampunk-inspired Railforged clan, mastering the art of Smelting cards and renovating train floors to withstand the cosmic onslaught of the Lifemother.
Story
Return to the rails with Heph and Herzal, the robotic architects of the underworld's engines. As the Railforged clan awakens, they must forge a path through the cosmic horrors of the Soul Savior mode to protect the Pyre from the twisted children of the Titans and the divine Lifemother.
Gameplay
Experience the ultimate evolution of vertical tower defense meeting deckbuilding roguelike strategy. Utilize the new 'Smelt' keyword to sacrifice cards for raw power, merge equipment mid-battle with Fused Weaponry, and expand your tactical space using the Renovate ability.
Key Features
- 1New Railforged Clan: Steampunk robot blacksmiths centered on resource conversion
- 2Soul Savior Mode: A roguelike boss-rush challenge with meta-progression
- 3Smelting Mechanic: Consume cards to generate energy and forge resources
- 4Renovate Ability: Expand floor capacity to stack more units per tier
- 5Fused Weaponry: Merge equipment cards mid-round for devastating combos
- 6Cosmic Horrors: Battle enhanced enemies like the terrifying Zephyrites
- 7Two New Champions: Lead with the legendary inventors Herzal and Heph
- 8Cross-Clan Synergy: Mix Railforged with existing clans for infinite combos
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Adds innovative mechanics without cluttering the core loop
- +Railforged offer a unique 'quality over quantity' playstyle
- +Soul Savior mode provides a fresh endgame challenge
- +Exceptional visual polish on new units and bosses
Cons
- -Soul Savior difficulty spike can be unforgiving
- -Requires the base Monster Train 2 game to play
- -Complex mechanics may overwhelm genre newcomers
Game Ratings
Complex synergy between Smelting, Renovating, and clan mixing
Soul Savior mode offers a punishing challenge for veterans
Polished 2D steampunk aesthetic with cosmic horror elements
Near-infinite combinations of clans, artifacts, and paths
Introduces floor expansion and card consumption mechanics
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love optimizing complex card synergies and math
Veterans looking for the punishment of Soul Savior mode
Fans of the Hell vs. Heaven narrative and character backstories
Similar To
Core Loop
Monster Train (Original)
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Genre Mechanics
Slay the Spire
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Card Combos
Balatro
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💡 Did You Know?
The Railforged leaders, Herzal and Heph, are the lore architects behind the trains in the original game.
The new 'Mother's Zephyrite' enemy breaks convention by gaining power every time it moves or kills.
Soul Savior mode allows you to equip the souls of defeated bosses onto your cards.
This expansion was released in Jan 2026 as the first major paid DLC for the sequel.
Includes triple-digit attack bosses that require massive defensive scaling to survive.
Latest Updates & Events
Monster Train 2: Destiny of the Railforged - Featured on Steam
Monster Train 2: Destiny of the Railforged is currently featured on the Steam store!
“Refreshingly difficult... the second difficulty exceeds base Covenant 10.”— PC Gamer
“Bigger, better & more of the same with infinite faction combos.”— Genre Review
Game Ratings
Complex synergy between Smelting, Renovating, and clan mixing
Soul Savior mode offers a punishing challenge for veterans
Polished 2D steampunk aesthetic with cosmic horror elements
Near-infinite combinations of clans, artifacts, and paths
Introduces floor expansion and card consumption mechanics
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love optimizing complex card synergies and math
Veterans looking for the punishment of Soul Savior mode
Fans of the Hell vs. Heaven narrative and character backstories
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
The Railforged leaders, Herzal and Heph, are the lore architects behind the trains in the original game.
The new 'Mother's Zephyrite' enemy breaks convention by gaining power every time it moves or kills.
Soul Savior mode allows you to equip the souls of defeated bosses onto your cards.
This expansion was released in Jan 2026 as the first major paid DLC for the sequel.
Includes triple-digit attack bosses that require massive defensive scaling to survive.
Latest Updates & Events
Monster Train 2: Destiny of the Railforged - Featured on Steam
Monster Train 2: Destiny of the Railforged is currently featured on the Steam store!
Release Timeline
Game Details
- Developer
- Shiny Shoe
- Publisher
- Big Fan Games
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Roguelike, Deckbuilder +1
- Atmosphere
- intense