Games like Monster Sanctuary
by moi rai games
Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.
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$14.99Portal Fantasy
Apr 16 · Portal Fantasy
Both: Turn-Based Tactics · Creature Collector · Pixel Graphics
Journey through an epic storyline, collecting creatures to aid you in turn-based battles, avoiding traps and solving puzzles, completing thrilling quests, and uncovering the darker history of Pyli Kingdom in this RPG with a unique modern take on a classic beloved genre.
Turn-Based TacticsCharacter CustomizationCreature CollectorRPGPlatformerPixel GraphicsAdventureFantasyStrategyExploration👍 210
-35%$9.09Crystal Project
Mar 31 · Andrew Willman
Both: JRPG · Metroidvania
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
RPGAdventureJRPGVoxelParty-Based RPGMetroidvaniaClass-BasedAtmosphericNonlinearCollectathon👍 2,511
-63%$14.79Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Jul 8 · CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Both: JRPG · Exploration · Creature Collector
A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story.
RPGAdventureJRPGExplorationCreature CollectorDragons3DCartoonyFantasyThird Person👍 11,848
$19.99Siralim Ultimate
Dec 3 · Thylacine Studios
Both: Creature Collector · Turn-Based Combat
Siralim Ultimate is a monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG with a ridiculous amount of depth. Summon over 1200 different creatures and travel through randomly generated dungeons to acquire resources, new creatures, and loot.
Creature CollectorCollectathonDungeon CrawlerParty-Based RPGStrategy RPGCharacter CustomizationRPGStrategy2DTurn-Based Combat👍 2,146
-20%$11.99Siralim 2
Aug 12 · Thylacine Studios
Both: Creature Collector · Pixel Graphics · Fantasy
Siralim 2 is an old-school monster catching RPG. Summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through endless dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to upgrade your castle, empower your creatures, craft powerful artifacts, learn new spells, and much more.
Creature CollectorCollectathonDungeon CrawlerRPGPixel GraphicsTurn-Based2DProcedural GenerationFantasyRetro👍 427
$14.99Planet Centauri
Dec 12 · Permadeath
Both: Exploration · Pixel Graphics · Creature Collector
Dive into an epic adventure alone or with friends! Explore hidden dungeons, capture and tame fearsome monsters, build and defend your village. Craft powerful weapons, master magical spells, and transform an planet into the cradle of a new civilization!
SandboxExploration2DPixel GraphicsCreature CollectorOpen WorldColorfulMiningIndieCrafting👍 2,102
$5.99SoulfulLand
Jan 17 · Rusimitu
Both: Exploration · Creature Collector · Metroidvania
Explore, fight against enemies, collect items, cook to save the paradise. Recruit enemy monsters to your advantage
ExplorationCreature CollectorCollectathonNonlinearAction-AdventureNaturePlatformerActionMetroidvania2D
FreeKin's Chronicle
Jul 28 · flashdim
Both: Exploration · Creature Collector · JRPG
You are Kin, a slumbering imp awakened by a less-than-stellar Arcanist who wants to fix the damaged world. Use new powers granted to you by new allies to recruit monsters and travel through time.
Early AccessExplorationCRPGCreature CollectorDungeon CrawlerParty-Based RPGJRPGCharacter CustomizationRPG2.5D
$14.99Hollow Knight
Feb 24 · Team Cherry
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
MetroidvaniaPlatformerSouls-likeDifficultGreat Soundtrack2DIndieSingleplayerExplorationAtmospheric👍 503,211
$59.99Digimon World: Next Order
Feb 21 · HYDE, Inc.
Both: Creature Collector · JRPG
The Digital World has run rampant with Machinedramon and is now in a state of utter chaos. As a Digidestined, it’s up to you to restore order to the world in Digimon World: Next Order, a monster collecting RPG.
RPGCreature CollectorParty-Based RPGJRPGSimulationAnimeSingleplayerCute3DCasual👍 2,330
$19.99Infernax
Feb 14 · Berzerk Studio
Both: Metroidvania · Pixel Graphics
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
MetroidvaniaActionPixel GraphicsRPGIndieAdventureRetro2DViolentDark Fantasy👍 2,129
$19.99Timespinner
Sep 25 · Lunar Ray Games
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration · Pixel Graphics
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
MetroidvaniaFemale ProtagonistSide ScrollerLGBTQ+2D PlatformerExplorationPlatformer2DPixel GraphicsRPG👍 2,824
-80%$2.99Patch Quest
Mar 2 · Lychee Game Labs
Both: Creature Collector
In a labyrinth surrounded by vicious monsters, Explorers must rely on their Lasso to survive! Capture and tame ANY monster to leap, glide, surf, tunnel and websling through a treacherous, patchwork maze. This roguelike/metroidvania seems cute, but it’s a deceptively difficult bullet-hell challenge!
AdventureCreature CollectorRogueliteBullet HellBase BuildingShoot 'Em UpArena ShooterCo-opAction RoguelikeTwin Stick Shooter👍 2,058
$2.99Dream Catcher
Jul 3 · Indigoblin
Both: Exploration · Turn-Based Combat · JRPG
Find over 70 unique monsters to battle, collect and raise. Your monsters will go through a branching path of evolutions to help you explore a dream-like open world. Let your dreams become a reality or look for a way out.
AdventureExplorationTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based CombatRPGRelaxingParty-Based RPGStrategy RPGCharacter CustomizationJRPG
$2.99Emo Quest XD
Jun 20 · PbmnLuv
Both: Pixel Graphics · Turn-Based Combat · Exploration
A colorful dark retro-styled RPG adventure about Soul, Love and Emotion. Never lose faith in yourself!
RPGAdventurePixel GraphicsTurn-Based CombatRetroDark FantasyExplorationJRPGTurn-Based TacticsGrid-Based Movement
$7.99Gato Roboto
May 30 · doinksoft
Both: Metroidvania · Pixel Graphics
Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
IndieMetroidvaniaActionPixel GraphicsAdventure2DCatsPlatformerRetroSingleplayer👍 4,364
$14.993000th Duel
Dec 12 · NEOPOPCORN Corp
Both: Metroidvania
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
ActionAdventureMetroidvaniaSouls-likeIndiePlatformerDifficultDark FantasySide Scroller2D👍 365
$24.99Afterimage
Apr 24 · Aurogon Shanghai
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
MetroidvaniaFemale Protagonist2D PlatformerAnimeSide ScrollerExplorationSouls-likeHack and SlashAction RPGDifficult👍 6,936