- #1 Moonstone Island
97% matchVery Positive84% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!
Why similar: Creature Collector 29%, Card Battler 22.9%, Deckbuilding 17.8%, Life Sim 15.3%, Relaxing 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a charming mix of creature collection, deckbuilding combat, and life-sim elements in an open world.
- #2 Dragon Eclipse
96% matchMixed67% of 228 reviews2024
Dev: FardustPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Dragon Eclipse is a roguelite deck-builder with a unique auto-battler twist. Choose your Tamer, team up with powerful Mystlings, and battle fierce foes. Grow and evolve your Mystlings, craft a winning deck, and unleash epic combos to dominate the battlefield. But beware—the Eclipse is close!
Why similar: Card Battler 31.3%, Creature Collector 24.7%, Card Game 22.1%, Deckbuilding 18.9%, 2D 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder centered specifically on dragon taming and tactical combat encounters.
- #3 Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX
96% matchVery Positive90% of 1,101 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The legendary monster training duology, “Monster Rancher” and “Monster Rancher 2”, is back!
Why similar: Creature Collector 79.5%, RPG 20.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive classic that pioneered the dragon-raising and training simulation loop found in Dragon Creek.
- #4 Kādomon: Hyper Auto Battlers
95% matchMixed67% of 603 reviews2025
Dev: Dino RocketPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Collect and battle over 200 unique creatures in this roguelike auto-battler. Level-up and evolve your Kādomon as you assemble the ultimate team, creating awesome synergies to beat BIG bosses!
Why similar: Creature Collector 22.1%, Card Battler 21.3%, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Card Game 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the collection and tactical deployment of creatures in an auto-battling format.
- #5 Monster Sanctuary
94% matchVery Positive91% of 12,318 reviews2020
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.
Why similar: Creature Collector 44.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.1%, Side Scroller 12%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deep creature collection with tactical turn-based combat that rewards strategic team composition.
- #6 Ooblets
94% matchVery Positive91% of 1,527 reviews2023
Dev: Glumberland
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Ooblets is a relaxing and offbeat farming, town life, and creature collection game. Manage your farm, grow and train your ooblets, explore strange lands, and have dance-offs!
Why similar: Creature Collector 29.9%, Card Battler 28%, Deckbuilding 15.3%, Character Customization 12.2%, RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends creature collection with life-sim mechanics and unique dance-battle card mechanics.
- #7 Koi Farm
93% matchVery Positive95% of 982 reviews2021
Dev: Job Talle
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A koi breeding game.
Why similar: Creature Collector 74.4%, Deckbuilding 15.3%, Relaxing 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the breeding and genetic management aspects of creature collection.
- #8 Dicefolk
92% matchVery Positive90% of 990 reviews2024
Dev: LEAP Game StudiosPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Wield magical dice and build a team of powerful Chimeras to stop a mysterious evil in this tactical roguelite adventure. As a Chimera Summoner, recruit and create your perfect team of mythical beasts and command them to victory using unique dice mechanics.
Why similar: Creature Collector 29.6%, Strategy RPG 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Deckbuilding 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features tactical turn-based combat with a heavy emphasis on creature-based deckbuilding and synergy.
- #9 Cassette Beasts
91% matchVery Positive94% of 10,531 reviews2023
Dev: Bytten StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!
Why similar: Creature Collector 52.2%, Turn-Based Combat 20.7%, Relaxing 14.6%, RPG 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique creature transformation system with deep tactical turn-based combat.
- #10 Tamarak Trail
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Yarrow GamesPub: Versus Evil
Windows
In this deck-building roguelike, you'll use a customizable dice set as you battle through randomly generated trails - full of loot, mysteries, and danger to protect inhabitants from the evil that has corrupted the trail.
Why similar: Card Battler 30.9%, Card Game 21.5%, Deckbuilding 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, RPG 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Uses procedural generation and deckbuilding mechanics that mirror the tactical feel of creature-based combat.
- #11 Monster Lab Simulator: Prologue
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: Round3 StudiosPub: Kiki Games
Windows
Monster Lab Simulator is a creature collector where you create, raise, and battle monsters in your own lab. Synthesize essences, hatch eggs, expand your collection, and build the ultimate team!
Why similar: Creature Collector 46.6%, Immersive Sim 23.7%, Life Sim 18.9%, RPG 7.6%, Relaxing 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a simulation-heavy approach to creature creation and management in a laboratory setting.
- #12 Duck Life 4
90% matchVery Positive86% of 262 reviews2020
Dev: Wix GamesPub: MoFunZone Inc
Windows · Mac
Raise your duckling into a champion racer! Train your duck in 15 mini-games and watch proudly as it competes in tournaments against rival ducks, discovering exciting worlds and learning new skills
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.3%, Strategy RPG 21.8%, Time Management 19%, Life Sim 16.1%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features the core loop of training a creature through mini-games to compete in tournaments.
- #13 Coromon
89% matchVery Positive85% of 7,644 reviews2022
Dev: TRAGsoftPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy!
Why similar: Creature Collector 54.2%, Character Customization 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, RPG 8.3%, 2D 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern creature-collector that emphasizes tactical depth and classic monster-raising progression.
- #14 The Monster Breeder
88% matchVery Positive92% of 262 reviews2025
Dev: Fantasy Creations
Windows
Turn-based fantasy gladiatorial game with monster breeding. Crossbreed various species to create monster hybrids for gladiatorial combat. Manipulate creatures’ traits with surgery, magic, and alchemy. Manage your enterprise, craft items and upgrade your base. Fight in the arena for gold and glory!
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, Strategy RPG 16.6%, Immersive Sim 13.7%, Management 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy simulation focused on raising and training creatures specifically for combat.
- #15 Mamon King
87% matchVery Positive90% of 604 reviews2025
Dev: LiTMUS Co., Ltd.
Windows
"Mamon King" is a monster-raising simulation where you aim to become the King. Battles feature simple turn-based command combat, yet each monster possesses unique skills. Combined with the SP required to activate these skills, this creates intense strategic gameplay that anyone can easily enjoy.
Why similar: Card Battler 30.4%, Card Game 22.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Creature Collector 8.3%, Deckbuilding 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines farming simulation with card-based combat and creature management elements.
- #16 Cat God Ranch
85% matchVery Positive94% of 2,138 reviews2024
Dev: CrazyPotato Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Lead hundreds of "wise" little animals to pay tribute to the Cat God!! 7 animal families, 100+ animals, 10+ Cat Gods, 100+ items, and various animal combinations waiting for you to explore!
Why similar: Card Battler 23%, Creature Collector 20%, Deckbuilding 14.8%, Card Game 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A management-focused game with roguelike-deckbuilder mechanics for creature care and resource management.
- #17 Dragon Cliff
86% matchVery Positive89% of 8,079 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Interaction
Windows
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 64.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Why similar: RPG 47.7%, Management 29.9%, Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, 2D 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG that emphasizes party management and creature-like progression through loot and strategy.
- #18 Siralim Ultimate
86% matchVery Positive93% of 2,420 reviews2021
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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.
Why similar: Creature Collector 34.2%, Strategy RPG 23.4%, Character Customization 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Medieval 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep system for creature collection, breeding, and tactical team-building.
- #19 Draconia
84% matchMixed66% of 917 reviews2022
Dev: Draconia Dev Team
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Create your dragon, customize it, level it. Explore the world of Draconia and unravel its story. Draconia is an MORPG where YOU play as the dragon!
Why similar: Character Customization 55.9%, RPG 44.1%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-focused game centered on dragon life, survival, and growth.
- #20 Erannorth Chronicles
84% matchVery Positive87% of 402 reviews2021
Dev: Spyridon Thalassinos
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Erannorth Chronicles blends old-school card strategy with deep RPG progression in a vast sandbox world. With no fixed story, revel in unmatched freedom and limitless character customization.
Why similar: Card Battler 19.2%, Card Game 15.5%, Deckbuilding 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Character Customization 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep deckbuilding and character customization for those who enjoy the tactical card-battler aspect of the seed game.
- #21 Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Nyou
Windows
Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears is a strategic RPG where you use combinations of various heroes to clear dungeons. Train and utilize heroes to fight off those corrupted by the Black Tears and overcome difficult trials.
Why similar: Card Battler 23.1%, Strategy RPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Deckbuilding 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-RPG with dark fantasy themes and card-battling mechanics for tactical combat.
- #22 Novice Dungeon Master
80% matchVery Positive90% of 150 reviews2024
Dev: LazyCnD
Windows
[Novice Dungeon Master] is a dungeon management simulation set in a fantasy world of dungeons and adventures. Turn your beginner dungeon into the ultimate dungeon of your dreams. Greet adventurers who come to visit your dungeon, grow herbs, summon monsters, and more!
Why similar: Creature Collector 40.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.5%, Management 14%, PvE 10.2%, Relaxing 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that includes creature collection and shop management mechanics.
- #23 Nexomon: Extinction
81% matchVery Positive90% of 3,951 reviews2020
Dev: VEWO Interactive Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Nexomon: Extinction is a return to classic monster catching games, with a brand new story, eccentric characters and over 300 unique Nexomon to trap, tame and evolve.
Why similar: Creature Collector 64.5%, Turn-Based Combat 22.7%, RPG 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional creature-collector with a strong focus on tactical combat and monster variety.
- #24 Little Dragons Café
83% matchMixed59% of 113 reviews2018
Dev: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Little Dragons Café opens with a twin brother and sister learning to cook and manage a small café with their mother. All was routine until one morning when the twins discover that their mother won’t wake up. Suddenly a strange old man appears and tells them that they must raise a dragon to save her.
Why You'll Like It: Centers on the nurturing and raising of a dragon alongside life-sim management tasks.
- #25 Temtem
79% matchVery Positive81% of 39,217 reviews2022
Dev: CremaPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Temtem is an online creature-collection adventure. Tame 165 unique creatures across 7 vibrant islands, battle other tamers, tackle mythical Lairs, chase Luma & Umbra variants, and breed your favorite Tems - with friends by your side! Dive into a colorful monster catching adventure, so Temtem up!
Why similar: Creature Collector 40%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, PvE 12%, Character Customization 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A creature-collection game with a strong focus on tactical turn-based battles and competitive play.
- #26 Cardaclysm
82% matchMixed66% of 561 reviews2021
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Face the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in epic card battles! Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four is a procedurally generated collectible card game mixed with action RPG elements. Collect creature and spell cards throughout your journey and unleash their power if anyone opposes you!
Why similar: Card Battler 47.5%, Card Game 28.9%, RPG 10.9%, Deckbuilding 8.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A card-battler that incorporates RPG elements and creature-like progression through card collection.
- #27 Looper Tactics
79% matchVery Positive89% of 515 reviews2023
Dev: Inkstone AtelierPub: 2P Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Welcome again, wandering soul. Will this be the time of your success? Watch your steps as you advance in this roguelike-deck builder and engage in auto-battler card encounters of increasing difficulty. Get stronger in each battle, rise from the ashes, and break free from endless reincarnation!
Why similar: Card Battler 22.7%, Card Game 15.3%, Deckbuilding 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Strategy RPG 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A deckbuilder that uses auto-battler mechanics similar to tactical creature combat.
- #28 Slime Rancher
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 151,397 reviews2017
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Why similar: Management 100%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the care, feeding, and management of creatures in a vibrant simulation environment.
- #29 Creature Card Idle
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 168 reviews2019
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 43.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Creature Card Idle is an incremental game that fuses strategic grid-based gameplay with the thrill of collecting cards. Experience an evolving journey across expansions, each introducing new mechanics and cards. Play for free without microtransactions.
Why similar: Card Battler 33%, Card Game 25.3%, Deckbuilding 16.7%, Character Customization 14.1%, RPG 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the idle and card-based progression of creatures for those who enjoy incremental growth.
- #30 Kabuto Park
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive100% of 3,826 reviews2025
Dev: DootPub: Doot Tiny Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enjoy summer in Kabuto Park! Catch the cutest bugs, train them and win the Summer Beetle Battles Championship in this tiny bug collection game! Upgrade your equipment to find rarer, stronger and shinier little friends.
Why similar: Creature Collector 30.9%, Card Battler 27.2%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, PvE 10.8%, Relaxing 7.3%
- #31 Dragon Song Tavern: Cozy & Adventurous
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 316 reviews2025
Dev: Etherous Games LimitedPub: HARRISONWORLD CO.,LTD
Windows · Mac
Ready to run a tavern with a Dragon companion? On this charming island, you can live out your tavern-keeping dreams. Along the way, you'll meet all kinds of guests, Encounter unicorns, battle Giant Elementals, and embrace adventures! Begin your journey as the Dragon Song calls!
Why similar: Creature Collector 30.4%, Character Customization 18%, Life Sim 15.6%, Management 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%
- #32 The Dragonhood
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Scrambled Games
Windows
The Dragonhood is a clicker RPG with roguelite elements and automatic battles. Collect eggs, hatch dragons, and loot stuff on a variety of 1 vs 1 adventures or 3 vs 3 dungeons. Complete quests and build your dragons the way you want with various evolutions, abilities, amulets, and more!
Why similar: Creature Collector 32.9%, Strategy RPG 19.8%, Deckbuilding 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, RPG 9.7%
- #33 Duck Life: Retro Pack
78% matchVery Positive86% of 245 reviews2020
Dev: Wix GamesPub: MoFunZone Inc.
Windows · Mac
Play the 3 classic Duck Life Flash games like you've never seen them before!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 73.4%, Character Customization 15.7%, 2D 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: The classic training-sim loop that inspired many modern creature-raising games through mini-game progression.
- #34 Kādomon: Hyper Auto Battlers Prologue
74% matchVery Positive95% of 482 reviews2024
Dev: Dino RocketPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Begin your monster-taming journey in Kādomon: Hyper Auto Battlers Prologue. Fight, collect, upgrade and evolve Kādomon to build your ultimate team in this prologue version of Kādomon: Hyper Auto Battlers. Experience the brand-new features, mechanics and Kādomon for the first time.
Why similar: Creature Collector 26%, Card Battler 24.2%, Deckbuilding 15.5%, Card Game 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%
- #35 Sky Realm Idle
74% matchVery Positive81% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: 323GamePub: Star Seeker Ltd
Windows
Sky Realm Idle is a Xianxia RPG combining Spirit Array strategy with estate management. Forge artifacts, cultivate pills, and recruit companions. Ascend from mortal to immortal through deep customization and idle growth.
Why similar: Time Management 20.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Life Sim 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Immersive Sim 11.2%
- #36 Punch to Glory
73% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Musa GUNGOR
Windows
Start your journey as a boxer from the ground up, fighting your way to glory. Develop your character, collect fight cards, and face the challenges life throws your way. Train hard, manage stress, and give everything you've got to turn your championship dreams into reality.
Why similar: Card Battler 17.1%, Time Management 13.8%, Life Sim 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Strategy RPG 11%
- #37 Monster Care Simulator
71% matchVery Positive93% of 674 reviews2025
Dev: Banana Tiger Studio
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Manage a care center for adorable monsters in Monster Care Simulator! Treat clients' creatures, hatch eggs, raise your own companions, and keep them happy with fun activities. Hire staff, expand your facilities, and customize your space to build the ultimate monster sanctuary!
Why similar: Creature Collector 42%, Life Sim 18.6%, Immersive Sim 18.5%, Management 16.3%, Relaxing 4.6%
- #38 Magic Inn
73% matchVery Positive80% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Purpledoor Studios
Windows
Reclaim glory in Magic Inn, a charming tavern life simulator. Take on the role of an exiled wizard-turned-innkeeper, overseeing everything from menus, rooms, guests, and staff in a fully magical customizable inn. Engage in card battles to spark conversations and foster relationships with guests.
Why similar: Life Sim 25.2%, Card Game 17.9%, Deckbuilding 17.7%, Management 13.4%, Character Customization 10.8%
- #39 Dragon Blast
75% matchMixed62% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Kadragon
Windows
This is an IDLE game inspired by all those RPGS we play... In this game you will be maxing several stats and crafting equipment and improving them to move further in the Battle Zones.
Why similar: RPG 37.9%, Medieval 30.1%, Relaxing 18.7%, 2D 13.4%
- #40 None Shall Intrude
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 901 reviews2025
Dev: Aeterna LudiPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Venture into None Shall Intrude, a roguelite deck-builder with tile-based combat where you become a powerful Raid Boss. Epic battles, intricate strategies, and the ever-present threat of heroic challengers seeking to vanquish your reign. Will you conquer all or fall to valiant heroes?
Why similar: Card Battler 36.3%, Card Game 26%, Deckbuilding 14.8%, Medieval 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #41 Dragon Spirits 2
72% matchVery Positive88% of 176 reviews2024
Dev: FHNBHJPub: 2P Games
Windows
In this modern urban-themed RPG, you can collect 80+ different dragon spirits, experiment with skill setups, assemble teams, and devise strategies to build your dragon spirit squad. Adventure through the virtual spaces in Metapolis, and uncover the conspiracy behind it all.
Why similar: Creature Collector 43.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, RPG 10.2%
- #42 Dragon Spirits 2 : Prologue
71% matchVery Positive97% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: FHNBHJ
Windows
In this modern urban-themed RPG, you can collect 80+ different dragon spirits, experiment with skill setups, assemble teams, and devise strategies to build your dragon spirit squad. Adventure through the virtual spaces in Metapolis, and uncover the conspiracy behind it all.
Why similar: Creature Collector 43.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, RPG 10.2%, 2D 4.7%
- #43 Creature Clicker - Capture, Train, Ascend!
76% matchMixed49% of 595 reviews2017
Dev: ColloseusXPub: Phat Phrog Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A new creature collecting clicker game in which your goal is to capture all of the 50+ creatures, level them up to make them do more DPS and ascend them to gain better abilities. Unlock legendary variants and defeat all of the raid bosses & every hour get a steam creature you can trade, buy or sell!
Why similar: Creature Collector 78.1%, RPG 21.9%
- #44 Card Cultivation
71% matchMixed65% of 491 reviews2026
Dev: DarkIndexPub: IndieArk
Windows
Card Cultivation is a card management game that visualizes the process of cultivating immortality through cards. In the game, you will play as a cultivation practitioner: cultivate techniques, explore treasures, and craft weapons, Throughout re-cultivation, you will recover memory.
Why similar: Card Battler 43.6%, Card Game 33.2%, Management 17.6%, 2D 5.6%
- #45 Dragon Kingdom War
76% matchMixed54% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Play Spirit Limited
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Welcome to the magical world of "Dragon Kingdom War: Puzzle RPG", an adventure that combines addictive game play from turn-based strategy, role playing, card battle & match 3.
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #46 Retirement Simulator
73% matchMostly Negative35% of 3,957 reviews2022
Dev: DoubleThink Studio
Windows · Mac
Retirement Simulator is a game that simulates the retirement life. Customize your retirement and realize your ultimate goals: become a world traveller, an influencer, a KungFu Master or more. Through discovering stories and events, you will also deepen your bonds with your familiy and the community.
Why similar: Card Battler 20.5%, Time Management 20.4%, Card Game 16.8%, Life Sim 16.6%, Strategy RPG 16.1%
- #47 Familiar Findings
68% matchVery Positive99% of 93 reviews2026
Dev: Cliffa Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Summon and study witches’ familiars in this charming creature collection game. Gather dragons, spirits and more in your quest to complete your magical grimoire. Watch them enchant your screen without intruding while you work, study or relax. With over 100 variations there’s a favourite for everyone!
Why similar: Creature Collector 75.3%, Relaxing 19.2%, 2D 5.5%
- #48 Chronomon
69% matchVery Positive85% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Stone Golem Studios
Windows · Mac
Chronomon is a fresh take on the Monster Taming and Farming genre. Catch, train, and evolve unique creatures while rebuilding a world in ruins. Befriend villagers, engage in strategic battles, and grow your farm—all with cross-saves on every device, including smartwatches.
Why similar: Creature Collector 50.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, Character Customization 12.9%, RPG 11.9%, 2D 5.3%
- #49 Isle of Swaps
68% matchVery Positive92% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzz Force
Windows
Grab your cards, it's time to swap! Battle your school pals in this roguelite deckbuilder where you'll trade for new cards when you win defeat them and rip open booster packs looking for rare cards. Conquer everyones dungeon decks to become Critter Champion of the Playground!
Why similar: Creature Collector 21.9%, Card Battler 20.3%, Deckbuilding 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Card Game 11.3%
- #50 Ruff Ghanor
68% matchVery Positive90% of 763 reviews2024
Dev: DX Gameworks
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Ruff Ghanor is a Deckbuilder game with Roguelite elements, where each collected card represents a crucial action in your journey. Build the perfect deck, strategize, and create powerful synergies as you progress to face your destiny.
Why similar: Card Battler 40.6%, Deckbuilding 22.8%, Card Game 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, 2D 4.1%
- #51 Chosen Garden
66% matchVery Positive96% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: Winter CabinPub: Craftmos Games
Windows
In this unique roguelike deck-builder, tend your garden and harvest plants for high scores! 100+ plants, 5 gardens, and a wealth of unique weather, animals, and tools — countless builds await!
Why similar: Card Battler 30.1%, Card Game 29.2%, Deckbuilding 24.7%, Creature Collector 13%, Relaxing 3%
- #52 Kyvir: Rebirth
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 417 reviews2021
Dev: Dawnblaze EntertainmentPub: AplusGames
Windows · Mac
Kyvir: Rebirth is a single player card game that combines elements of RPG, deck building, and roguelike gameplay. This game features an original dual deck mechanism, hundreds of distinctive items, skills, and cards for you to experiment with.
Why similar: Card Battler 35.5%, Card Game 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%, RPG 6.9%
- #53 Fantasy Village Simulator
69% matchMixed65% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: CYCLOPS
Windows · Mac
Experience building your own village with different races in a fantasy world! Produce more villagers for various production tasks and train more guards to resist waves of demonic attacks. Plan the production of supplies to create more powerful equipment for the guards to wear.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 27.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.1%, Immersive Sim 17.5%, Card Game 15.8%, Strategy RPG 12.5%
- #54 The Simulacrum
69% matchVery Positive83% of 126 reviews2023
Dev: Trynet Games
Windows
The Simulacrum is a deckbuilder with procedurally generated cards. Obtain cards through a roguelite mode, acquire a large collection and challenge the hidden guardians of The Simulacrum.
Why similar: Card Battler 35.6%, Card Game 32.6%, Deckbuilding 21%, PvE 7.9%, 2D 2.9%
- #55 Table Battle Simulator
67% matchVery Positive82% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: Kiki Games
Windows
Ready to build your own figure empire? Open surprise boxes, collect rare warriors, and manage your shop. Set up your table, master strategic tabletop battles, and become the city's ultimate collector!
Why similar: Creature Collector 42.4%, Life Sim 20.4%, Immersive Sim 16.4%, Management 13.6%, Relaxing 7.2%
- #56 The Dragoness: Command of the Flame
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Dragoness mixes HOMM-like exploration, city-building and turn-based strategic combat, with a roguelite twist. Choose your battles, paths and skills as you explore a world ravaged by war. Gather and manage your army of beasts, collect resources and expand your city.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 36.6%, Strategy RPG 24.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, RPG 7.5%
- #57 Esports Godfather
65% matchVery Positive91% of 4,402 reviews2024
Dev: Asteroid Game Studio
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
E-sports Godfather is a Deck-building game simulating MOBA e-sports. You will play a role as team coach and build your team. You need to train players and make strategies in various game versions, beat other teams and finally, take the Champion of the World. Be nobody, or lead your team to dominate!
Why similar: Card Battler 31.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Card Game 14.4%, Management 12.9%, Deckbuilding 9.4%
- #58 Beetle Uprising
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 reviews2020
Dev: Iocane Games, LLCPub: Disco Slug
Windows
Collect, raise and breed an army of beetles to rise up and lay claim to the abandoned lot! The game features a complex genetics simulation and real-time tactics missions with a full campaign.
Why similar: Life Sim 43%, Character Customization 28.9%, Management 28.1%
- #59 Ribbit Ranch
66% matchVery Positive99% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: Jack McAllister
Windows
Ribbit Ranch is a cozy idle simulation game for casual play. Collect over 200 million types of frogs, raise them in real time, and sell them for profit. Customize habitats with decorations, rare species, and ultra-rare special frogs.
Why similar: Creature Collector 32.6%, Time Management 30.5%, Management 20.5%, Relaxing 16.4%
- #60 Yaoling: Mythical Journey
64% matchVery Positive90% of 3,444 reviews2025
Dev: RAYKA STUDIO
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a creature collecting Eastern fantasy RPG featuring an world filled with rich stories and unique Yaolings. Tasked to uncover a mysterious evil, you embark on a journey with your Yaolings, forming new friendships, engage in intense battles, and face countless challenges!
Why similar: Creature Collector 67.3%, Relaxing 16.8%, RPG 15.8%