Griftlands vs Trains

Griftlands is a narrative-driven deck-builder from Klei Entertainment. It features two separate deck-building systems: one for combat and one for social negotiation. You play as one of three characters, navigating a sci-fi world filled with choices, factions, and consequences. The story is deep and engaging, and the deck-building mechanics are solid, offering a unique blend of RPG storytelling and...

Trains is a fascinating hybrid of deck-building and route-building. Players build their decks to purchase train cards and lay tracks on a map of Tokyo or Osaka. The game forces you to balance your deck's efficiency with the physical constraints of the board. It is a more strategic, 'Euro-style' take on the deck-building genre, appealing to players who enjoy games like Ticket to Ride but want more...