Battle Train

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Final Weapon
    Jul 29, 2025
    70
    Battle Train has a fun cast of characters, a solid story, and a lot of love put into it. The core gameplay is strong, but the lack of build variety leaves a lot to be desired. Hopefully, some future updates will add some more deck themes down the line, because I would gladly return to Battle Train if they play their cards right.
  2. Cultura Geek
    Jul 6, 2025
    70
    Fun, ambitious, and complex—even if the core idea feels a bit overused. With so many roguelike card games out there, Battle Train manages to stand out thanks to its humor, vibrant visuals, and a difficulty curve that ramps up without warning. Meeting new NPCs and unlocking fresh cards with each run keeps the experience engaging and prevents it from feeling repetitive.
  3. TheGamer
    Jun 18, 2025
    50
    It’s a shame this one misses the mark so widely, because there’s a really strong foundation here. Maybe it would work better as a PvP game, or maybe it just needed to ease up on the story and focus on delivering more variety. The first couple of runs of Battle Train feel magical, until you realize that’s pretty much it, and the rest of the game is just a lousy version of Archer and a lot of trips down the same old tracks.