2026-05-21 16:11 UTC · Community Announcements · Spencer
Hello Monster Train Fans! Today is a special day as we celebrate the very SIXTH anniversary of Monster Train! We cannot believe that it’s been six years since we pressed the launch button here on Steam and across platforms. Before we get into some of the fun things we have planned, we want to send a massive thank you to each of you! Without you we could never have embarked on such an incredible journey we had this year. From now only launching a whole sequel with Monster Train 2, launching two full, free content updates along with the first Monster Train 2 DLC, Destiny of the Railforged. None
2025-05-21 13:50 UTC · Community Announcements · shinycami
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 brand new clans Keep the fun going forever with Endless Mode! Master unique abilities Enjoy hours of play with near-endless variability Unlock all new card types And much, much more! https://store.steampowered
2025-05-16 16:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Harris
Hi folks, this is your conductor speaking. We’d like to once again thank you for riding Monster Train Railways. As we near our final destination, we’d like to quickly run down our launch day checklist. We’re going to remind you of all the new content, modes, and even share some new info on pricing and other goodies. So keep those seatbelts fastened, put your tray tables in the upright and locked position, and please ignore the fact that I’ve switched this train metaphor into that of an airplane. Ready? Let’s go. https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2742830/67f8118
2025-05-08 14:00 UTC · Community Announcements · shinycami
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 happen. We knew the right place in Monster Train 2 to put them was where surprises happen on every run: the ‘event system’ (aka., the Concealed Caverns in Monster Train 1 and Celestial Alcove in Monster Trai
2025-05-08 12:20 UTC · Community Announcements · Harris
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 paid for each card you purge. There are many jokers hopping on the Monster Train from the world of Balatro, how you use their powers is up to you! Hedge your bets and stack your pile of winnings higher
2025-04-30 17:32 UTC · Community Announcements · shinycami
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 interested get a little sneak peek before Monster Train 2's launch. So, without further ado, here are just a few changes we’ve made to the demo: Updated balance: buffs and nerfs on a variety of cards, arti
2025-04-25 19:30 UTC · Community Announcements · shinycami
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 today by clicking on the link here! What does it mean to pre-register? It just means that you will be the first notified when the game launches (which, although I cannot reveal an exact date, I can say that
2025-04-23 19:20 UTC · Community Announcements · Harris
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 Celestial Alcove if you’re lucky. Don the Red Crown, amass your cult, and take down the corrupted legions of Heaven! Cult of the Lamb is just the beginning - keep an eye out for other strange visitors from wo
2025-04-21 16:00 UTC · Community Announcements · shinycami
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 Underlegion is one of the most formidable clans in Hell. Spawned from the putrid soils of a forest on the edges of Limbo, this clan has many dangerous characteristics beneath the surface. Led by the inco
2025-04-17 17:30 UTC · Community Announcements · shinycami
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 home was targeted. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45504256/a9aa1ee6af0b57e72aca7d4746e7e1310ee9df10.png Ekka, Luna Coven's main champion She is accompanied by the second Luna Coven champion: Arduhn, Guardian of the
2025-04-14 19:49 UTC · Community Announcements · shinycami
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 through the League. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45504256/991f5d9304f867b27e9b226089d276ea4a78cbb6.png Orechi, first champion of the Lazarus League clan This is immediately exemplified by their Champion, Orechi. He s
2025-04-09 16:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Harris
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! (Although, if shaking still persists, you may want to see a doctor) You’re all probably familiar with the clans in the demo. The fallen Banished, a clan composed of angels and hymnists alike, focusing on stacki
2025-04-01 14:04 UTC · Community Announcements · shinycami
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 and subreddits. So we’ve studied the history of the holiday, run the simulations and crunched the numbers, and found that these days there are two key paths to April Fools' Day success: A) Put out an announc
2025-02-21 18:25 UTC · Community Announcements · MissHenley
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 bound for hell, this bundle is your ticket to countless hours of strategic decision-making, deck crafting, and intense roguelike action. What’s in the bundle? 🃏 Slay the Spire – Build your deck, choose you
2025-02-19 15:32 UTC · Community Announcements · shinycami
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! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830 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 Heaven in this all-new, action-packed, and endlessly replayable continuation of the Monster Train story! Monster Train 2 has hours of new content for the roguelike fan
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