Earlier today, we mentioned in our roundup of the latest two Xbox Game Pass titles for this week that Monster Train 2 was quietly added to the service, and it's been getting some absolutely incredible reviews so far.
In fact, Monster Train's 2 Metacritic average of 89 (for PC) places it amongst the very highest-rated games of 2025 to date, and it would be sitting in fifth position if those reviews were for Xbox. It also has an average of 88 on OpenCritic.
Here's just a sample of the amazing reviews that Monster Train 2 has been getting:
ScreenRant (10/10)
"If you loved Monster Train, you’ll really love Monster Train 2. And, if you don't, Monster Train 2 won't successfully change your mind. However, you should consider these games as load-bearing pillars of modern deckbuilders, somehow both accessible and complex, welcoming and daunting, easy and reactive to play but hard and satisfying to master. Monster Train 2 is massive, monstrous, sharp as all hell, and smoother than ever."
IGN (9/10)
"Monster Train 2 is a fantastic upgrade for what was already one of the best deckbuilding roguelites out there. I can easily say right now that its endless challenge and the pleasant surprises I’m still discovering within it will keep me coming back for hundreds of hours."
GamesRadar (4.5/5)
"Let's hope the conductor doesn't come through because Monster Train 2 is a truly first class ride through deckbuilder roguelike heaven. I'm already going off the rails with all the possibilities these smart evolutions to the rules and cards on offer bring, each run teasing me to chase new ways to to master the rails. I'm well and truly on board."
If you haven't come across it before, Monster Train 2 is, as mentioned above, a roguelike deckbuilder - and one that follows on from the also excellent Monster Train, both of which are available with Xbox Game Pass right now.
We'll throw a few more details and screenshots for Monster Train 2 down below, and if you've played either the sequel or the original, let us know if you've got any tips for new players! We'd love to see them in the comments section.
Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit.