"Even for those who try their best, keeping track of every worthwhile game that comes out is downright impossible. Such a challenge only becomes more difficult with each passing year, so that's never been more true than in 2025, as the number of releases on Steam alone continues to explode. But that sheer quantity is no reflection on the quality level of many of them--there are tons of great games out there, and odds are there are more than a few that you'd love but have never heard of."
"Available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch The original Monster Train was long my favorite of the many games like Slay the Spire, possibly even surpassing that brilliant roguelike deckbuilder, which effectively launched a whole subgenre. Monster Train 2 doesn't seek to reinvent the train wheel, instead doubling down on what made its predecessor so good. You still amass a deck of cards used to defend a train, each of which is split into multiple levels and can house both placeable units and enemy units, who try to reach the top and deal damage to its Pyre. Much of the job stems from finding ways to create what feel like broken combos, dealing massive amounts of damage and min/maxing your way to success. Monster Train 2 adds even more cards, units, and clans, along with new modes to play and wa"
Tracking every worthwhile game released in 2025 is nearly impossible because Steam and other platforms continue to see rapidly increasing release volume. Many high-quality games remain lesser-known despite strong designs and player appeal. A curated list highlights hidden gems released within the past year that are not big-name titles and did not reach top-ten rankings. Monster Train 2, available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch, builds on the original roguelike deckbuilder by emphasizing multi-level card placement, placeable and enemy units, combo-driven damage, min/maxing, and added cards, units, clans, and modes.
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