Battle Train
June 18, 2025
Critic Score
72.9
14 critic reviews
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Critic Reviews (14)
Graphics
85.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
40.0
"I had a superb time with Battle Train and can&s;t believe how much it fits my tastes from its roguelike structure to its deep strategic gameplay and its silly premise to its wealth of unlockables. I may just have a …"
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80.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
30.0
"Battle Train is a title that oozes charisma and personality. Although its execution is not without flaws in important aspects such as the tutorial and the difficulty curve, it is impossible to deny that this is a unique game, which …"
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60.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
70.0
"I don&s;t think that Battle Train is going to hit the same level as some of the greats in the genre, but it&s;s worth playing just the same for fans of deckbuilding roguelikes to see something new and unique being …"
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65.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
55.0
"A jack-of-all-trades roguelite that sacrifices depth to reach as many bases as possible, succeeding barely in some, and excelling in others."
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78.0
Gameplay
82.0
Story
74.0
"What do you get when you mash together a rogue-lite deck-builder, customisable trains armed to the teeth with explosives, and a cartoon-style game show? You get Battle Train — an imaginative, chaotic ride that feels like Total Drama Island met …"
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42.0
Gameplay
48.0
Story
47.0
"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."
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65.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
35.0
"The roguelite part is also applied in a wrong way because it would have been better to apply skill-based improvements, with which you can take that little bit of extra permanent skill with you every run. However, they have chosen …"
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70.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
70.0
"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 …"
Read original review"Combined with the lack of balance, overly complex mechanics, and brutal CPU opponents, ultimately, I found plenty of roadblocks to my enjoyment in Battle Train. I wanted the art, humor, and overall play experience to mesh better. But sadly, it’s …"
Read original review"A bit weird, smart, and generally quite challenging, this strategic railroad battle game is a pleasant surprise"
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30.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
40.0
"It’s like the train is being pulled in two directions, and we’re just stuck in the middle."
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68.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
62.0
"As it is now, Battle Train is a fun ride, but maybe not everyone should ride these rails just yet."
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90.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
80.0
"This rouge-lite card builder combines pipe mania, slay the spire and a game show to an amusing mixture that doesn&s;t quite reach the quality of the genre giants Slay the Spire and Balantro. Still, Fans of the genre should at …"
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75.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
60.0
"Battle Train is very good, both as an idea and as a game. Amidst the many rogue-likes that come out, Battle Train truly understands how essential it is to at least bring something different, even if small, to draw attention, …"
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