
Essentures is inspired by the great games of the 90s and late 80s. You will experience a grand story driven adventure through 4 lore rich kingdoms wherein you can catch and collect mysterious creatures, using them as allies or weapons!
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Essentures is inspired by the great games of the 90s and late 80s. You will experience a grand story driven adventure through 4 lore rich kingdoms wherein you can catch and collect mysterious creatures, using them as allies or weapons!

Kids of Karendow
Kids of Karendow is a pixel-art fantasy sci-fi JRPG about a war built on lies. Play both sides: join Elmo, a resistance fighter who can't look away from injustice, and Kommander Krewl, the Daughter of Death, as the truth forces former enemies together against something far worse.

Spectrakin
Catch and train monsters, master turn-based combat, and grow a small settlement into a thriving town! Explore a vast world filled with secrets, memorable characters, and an ancient mystery waiting to be solved. Spectrakin is a modern love letter to classic monster-taming games.
Kids of Karendow is a pixel-art fantasy sci-fi JRPG about a war built on lies. Play both sides: join Elmo, a resistance fighter who can't look away from injustice, and Kommander Krewl, the Daughter of Death, as the truth forces former enemies together against something far worse.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 16.2%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, JRPG 12.4%, Collectathon 11.8%, Team-Based 9.3%
Catch and train monsters, master turn-based combat, and grow a small settlement into a thriving town! Explore a vast world filled with secrets, memorable characters, and an ancient mystery waiting to be solved. Spectrakin is a modern love letter to classic monster-taming games.
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.2%, Party-Based RPG 21%, JRPG 14.7%, Collectathon 7.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7%
A classic style JRPG featuring party based turn-based combat open world exploration and a mature dark fantasy story.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.3%, Strategy RPG 17%, JRPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, RPG 8.7%
Collect, and fight powerful creatures known as Kraktures in turn-based or realtime RPG battles! You have full customization of your adventure so play it however you want.
Why similar: Creature Collector 21.1%, Party-Based RPG 14.7%, Action RPG 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
A monster-taming RPG set on the planet of Valaar. Capture and train mystical creatures known by the locals as Vizarri. Battle other trainers in tactical, turn-based combat on a dynamic grid. Explore islands, collect items, and outsmart a rising enemy force. These are the Adventures of Valaar.
Why similar: Creature Collector 27.1%, Strategy RPG 19.4%, JRPG 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%
Explore a vast fantasy world in this top-down RPG. Sneak past enemies with overworld skills or engage them in strategic, turn-based combat. Solve puzzles and build the strength of your characters as an epic adventure unfolds!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.1%, JRPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Lore-Rich 10.4%, RPG 6.9%
The latest in the Digimon Story series is finally here! In this RPG, unravel a mystery that spans across the human world and the Digital World, collecting and raising a wide variety of Digimon to save the world.
Why similar: Creature Collector 22.3%, Party-Based RPG 19.1%, JRPG 16.7%, Collectathon 13.2%, Alternate History 8.3%
Wander into the world of the dead to bring your mother home in this voodoo-inspired cozy dark JRPG. Brave six handcrafted mausoleums, claim their spirit gems, and unravel the ritual that took her. Lose yourself in the town of The Crossroads where every ghost has a story and grudges to uncover
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.8%, JRPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Collectathon 7.5%, Lore-Rich 6.7%
A monster-taming RPG meets GBC-era nostalgia. Capture and train 140+ Dokimon across 15+ towns. "Whoa, watch out — Dokimon are dangerous!" Uncover the mystery behind your missing childhood friend in the Xelos region.
Why similar: Creature Collector 22.7%, Party-Based RPG 19.2%, JRPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Team-Based 8.7%
Turn your monsters into stars and wish on them in turn-based battle!
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.2%, JRPG 17.1%, Collectathon 13.4%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
Charm - Risk - Extract. Only what you extract is yours to keep! Team up with Amiko and venture into an untamed world shaped by your actions.
Why similar: Creature Collector 22.6%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, Collectathon 16.8%, JRPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
A monster-collector tactical JRPG inspired from Digimon World 2, where you summon, train, evolve, and command mysterious Aesther through grid-based battles and dangerous expeditions into the shifting realm of Vanadis.
Why similar: Creature Collector 23.4%, JRPG 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 15.6%, RPG 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%
Battle, study, and grow stronger! Study & Monster mixes school life sim and monster-catching RPG. Train your team, build relationships, and aim for the top — just make sure Mom doesn’t catch you skipping class!
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.2%, Party-Based RPG 22.2%, JRPG 15.9%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%
Record, battle, and fuse with 250+ beasts as you adventure alongside diverse companions in this monster-collecting RPG. Set in London in 2002, play in single-player or online to unmask an enigmatic occultist who threatens the realms of man and beast! When worlds collide, take the leap beyond!
Why similar: Creature Collector 22.3%, Party-Based RPG 20.2%, Collectathon 16.7%, JRPG 15.9%, RPG 9%
这是一款致敬仙剑系列的古风仙侠RPG,以全程配音的细腻主线,编织出关于梦想、成长与宿命的江湖情长。少年程羽凡于奇花前立下誓言,辞别至亲,踏上追寻英雄梦想的旅途。途中巧遇千金少女南宫鸠、结识神秘男子柳隐、解救天真女孩小芸,四人一同行侠仗义、拯救苍生,却在不知不觉间被卷入寒风教的惊天阴谋之中……
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.8%, Alternate History 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%, Lore-Rich 8.9%, RPG 8.9%
ChromaSphere: Viridis is a story-rich RPG with collectathon and creature taming elements. Explore a colorful world and watch it come back to life as you cleanse it of the energy that is slowly destroying it and find out the hidden truth of its origins.
Why similar: Creature Collector 22.5%, Collectathon 22.2%, Party-Based RPG 12%, RPG 11.4%, JRPG 9.8%
In this fast paced, turn-based, RPG, take the role of the true Soldiers Of Fate and defeat the great evils plaguing the world of Hargul and its people.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.9%, Strategy RPG 18.1%, JRPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Lore-Rich 9.8%
A unique spin of the RPG monster collecting genre; taking inspiration from the classics. With over a hundred different monsters to collect, there exists a number of possibilities to choose from as you explore a world full of adventure, and untold dangers.
Why similar: Creature Collector 22.9%, Party-Based RPG 21.4%, JRPG 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Exploration 6.6%
Capture and battle over 200 unique creatures in this retro-inspired monster-collecting RPG. Copy their powers with the revolutionary DiscKid and build your dream team. Explore a vibrant world where humans live alongside mysterious creatures in an unforgettable adventure full of secrets and strategy.
Why similar: Creature Collector 21.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.3%, Collectathon 17.2%, JRPG 12.6%, Team-Based 10.9%
The crystals hold the power to save Elicion—or destroy it. The choice lies in your hands.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.7%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, JRPG 13.1%, Action RPG 10.6%, Lore-Rich 10.4%
Guardians: A Wardens Tale is a Monster Taming/Dungeon crawling game. Progress through dungeons in each town to help the locals. Fight other Guardian tamers and Alpha Guardians in Active Time Battles with your team of 5.
Why similar: Creature Collector 23.9%, Party-Based RPG 18.6%, JRPG 16.6%, Lore-Rich 8.8%, Strategy RPG 8.4%
这是一款正视图回合制战斗的RPG游戏,战斗过程可以一键挂机,也可以手动微操! 主角从飞船来到新世界,在巨大的地图中不断战斗,收集养成组建庞大的部队。 直到打败最强的对手。
Why similar: Creature Collector 21%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Collectathon 17.2%, JRPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%
Journey through Gironia's lands, where monsters roam and secrets await. Battle, fuse creatures, and decide your fate in the grand Monster Jubilee. Ready for the adventure?
Why similar: Creature Collector 21.5%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, JRPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Lore-Rich 6.9%
A dark fantasy creature-collecting RPG where you bind monsters, build a tactical party, and survive challenging turn-based battles.
Why similar: Creature Collector 28.2%, Party-Based RPG 24.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, RPG 6.2%
Embark on a grand adventure through a world full of mysteries, uncovering ‘Discs’ to collect your own party of creatures! Engage in strategic battles, enjoy an assortment of collectables, and meet unique characters along the way. A monster taming RPG with a blend of nostalgia and novelty!
Why similar: Creature Collector 28.1%, JRPG 21.4%, Collectathon 18.7%, RPG 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
Choose your new buddy and set off on a Critterbyte adventure on Nikkolo Island! Capture Critterbytes by fulfilling their conditions and master time based battles by interrupting your opponent's turns. Assemble your team to challenge the Island's Clubs and gain new buddy abilities to explore further.
Why similar: Creature Collector 19.8%, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, Collectathon 15.8%, JRPG 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
Experience the best of both worlds with our monster taming game - relive the nostalgia of classic role-play games, while enjoying fresh and immersive gameplay. Capture and train unique monsters in stunning environments, and put your skills to the test in challenging 3v3 battles.
Why similar: Creature Collector 19.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, Collectathon 16.1%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
Play as "The Yami Twins" and uncover the mystery behind your family's killers. Yami Kids is a monster-taming RPG featuring 80+ Oni to Contract and Train, or risk it all in nighttime Shadow Duels!
Why similar: Creature Collector 19.8%, Collectathon 16.1%, Party-Based RPG 15%, JRPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%
You are an interdimensional parasite. You have no body of your own, so you steal one. Hunt alien worlds, sequence the creatures you defeat, and breed your own army from their genomes. Possess your strongest host and fight inside it while the rest fight on instincts you gave them.
Why similar: Creature Collector 29.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.2%, Collectathon 14.1%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 7.2%
A story-driven retro JRPG where you build a party, explore a fantasy world, fight in classic turn-based battles, complete side quests, craft equipment, and uncover the legacy of the Primal Heir in a handcrafted pixel-art adventure.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.5%, JRPG 18.4%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, RPG 5.9%
Fuse enemies into unstoppable allies. Outsmart every fight where one wrong move flips the battle. Hit a weakness, act again; miss, and your team's turn ends early. Explore six regions, craft gear, and fight to save a world already rotting from within, in this JRPG built the old way.
Why similar: Creature Collector 22.7%, Party-Based RPG 21.6%, JRPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, Top-Down 6.8%
Bond with mons and uncover a clash of cosmic powers in this turn based RPG. Choose to battle with deep strategic moment to moment decisions or as a chill autobattler.
Why similar: Creature Collector 19%, Party-Based RPG 18.2%, Collectathon 16.5%, Strategy RPG 15%, JRPG 8.8%
A Roguelike JRPG. Unlock classes, engage with a deep and finely-balanced battle system, explore 25 unique biomes, unlock 27 classes, and slowly earn power and knowledge. Every battle is a puzzle to be solved. How many generations of heroes will it take you to defeat evil? Perfect for the Steam Deck!
Why similar: JRPG 17.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.5%, Team-Based 12.9%, Strategy RPG 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
A pet collection-based turn-based battle RPG that tells a story about a child's friendship, family ties, and the quest to save the world.
Why similar: Creature Collector 26.1%, Collectathon 20.1%, Strategy RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
Explore a pixel-art fantasy world, collect and raise magical beasts, and fight alongside them in turn-based battles. Follow Novien on his journey to become a beast tamer, meet the locals, and take on quests in this single-player RPG.
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.2%, JRPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, RPG 11.6%, Lore-Rich 6.1%
The world needs to be saved, its times to be a hero. Darkness Blooms in an action adventure top-down rpg with a combination of real time and turn based mechanics. As the world faces a threat is could never be prepare for you must build a team and save the world.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.7%, JRPG 12.5%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Action RPG 8.3%
A fantasy turn-based RPG where a young mercenary embarks on a journey to save his sister, Alice. Explore diverse regions, battle corrupted creatures, recruit unique allies, complete side quests, and shape the fate of the world through your choices.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.7%, Strategy RPG 23.2%, RPG 9%, Exploration 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.2%
Recruit over 1,000 Letalis, conquer coliseums and explore a non-linear world packed with secrets.
Why similar: Creature Collector 22.2%, Party-Based RPG 20.8%, JRPG 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, RPG 5.9%
A vampire mage has acquired a magical relic with the power to enslave humanity. Are you brave enough to stop him?
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21%, JRPG 16.2%, Strategy RPG 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%, Lore-Rich 8.5%
A SNES style tactical turn based sci-fi RPG with grid based combat, about two mighty forces clashing in the skies above Earth. For fans of Star Ocean, Octopath, and classic Final Fantasy.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.6%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, JRPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Action RPG 10.9%
Its been 300 years after the god of light died and the world is in a state of chaos. And now the legendary sword Ebonside is in the hands of evil! Take up arms and rise up to challenge the darkness and bring light to the world once more!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.5%, Strategy RPG 16%, JRPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Lore-Rich 9.1%
The JRPG of eternal night and endless discovery. Recover and blend lost techniques from 13 unique classes to face the demands of a dangerous world. Pull at narrative threads until you've unraveled the last mysteries of Limina and the rifts slowly eating its stars.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.2%, JRPG 22.7%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Exploration 7.4%
The protagonist's life changes when their 5-year-old sister is transformed into a Yukomon. The only cure is to complete the genetic search for the 200 cataloged Yukomons, but Team T is ready to sabotage their journey.
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.8%, Team-Based 13.7%, JRPG 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
Summon monsters, strategize, survive—then see your skill put to the test with a dynamic performance rating. Prepare yourself for a grand adventure, where every battle brings you closer to destiny. Are you ready to rise as the true ruler of Camelot?
Why similar: Creature Collector 20.5%, Collectathon 17.9%, JRPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.8%
Explore a spooky, Halloween-themed world - make friends, dance with a turkey, or become a witch. Catch 60+ pipkin and fight alongside them as you explore the magical world of New Haven.
Why similar: Creature Collector 26.5%, Collectathon 19.2%, JRPG 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%
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 22.2%, Party-Based RPG 20.2%, Collectathon 18.2%, Strategy RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.3%, JRPG 19.6%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Exploration 7.4%
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 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Collectathon 15.3%, JRPG 13.2%, Lore-Rich 10.7%
An Action RPG where taming goes beyond catching. Fight, race, and complete unique trials to recruit monsters across four classes. Build your squad, evolve them through battle, and uncover the truth behind a war that divided monsters and humans.
Why similar: Creature Collector 26%, Party-Based RPG 21.6%, Collectathon 17.9%, JRPG 11.8%, Action RPG 7.6%
Explore and collect the powerful Goremons in a world where the energy of these creatures is everything. Make important decisions, and face dangers in a world full of mysteries and challenges. Goremon will take you on an epic adventure. Begin your journey in the world of Goremon!
Why similar: Creature Collector 27.9%, Collectathon 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Top-Down 9%, RPG 7%
Boyle Wolfbane wanted to rule the world. He failed. Miserably. Forced into retirement early, Boyle now spends his days arguing with haunted trees and scaring off the occasional knight. At least he still has Fang, his loyal storm wolf. Things could be worse. He could have been born a hero.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.4%, JRPG 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Exploration 6.9%
A turn-based monster-taming RPG with 3x3 battles and mid-battle evolutions. Build your team, strengthen your bonds, and fight to restore Folklora, a digital world devastated by war.
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.4%, JRPG 16.8%, Lore-Rich 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%
Velana Adventures: Chapter I is a short, retro-inspired Tactical JRPG adventure in the bright fantasy world of Velana.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 17%, JRPG 15.1%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Party-Based RPG 13%, Top-Down 6.5%
The Sacred Six Crystal: A Hero's Journey is an epic RPG game that tells the story of the heroes' journey to save the world of Elysia from destruction caused by the return of the dark power of Drakmor, the former Supreme God of Darkness.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.6%, JRPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Lore-Rich 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 6.5%
Yokumo: Night Parade is a story-rich, monster-catching RPG set in Aomori, Japan. Become a young Shaman, tame Yokumo inspired by folklore, and uncover the mystery behind a growing threat. Battle with up to three Yokumo at a time using a unique Attribute-based system.
Why similar: Creature Collector 22.6%, Party-Based RPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Lore-Rich 8.2%
Book of Abominations is a cosy Lovecraftian monster tamer that combines the cute with the grotesque. Capture and battle Eldritch horrors in snappy turn based combat, explore a mysterious, moody yet vibrant world, and unravel the secrets within the book!
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.6%, Party-Based RPG 19.7%, JRPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Exploration 5.4%
Raise Beasts from eggs into powerful Champions in this 2D monster-raising/taming RPG. Feed, train and evolve your partners to explore a perilous, non-linear world. Master fast-paced, tactical battles, uncover the secrets of a fading world and pass on the Beasts' legacy across generations.
Why similar: Creature Collector 23.9%, Collectathon 17.7%, JRPG 16.9%, Team-Based 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%
Dive back into Marl Kingdom through a series of charming stories that concludes the tales of Rhapsody I and Rhapsody II!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.2%, Creature Collector 23.4%, JRPG 19.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, RPG 7.6%
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.
Why similar: Creature Collector 23.2%, Collectathon 18.8%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Strategy RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
A retro fantasy RPG with turn-based battles, puzzles, and six unique characters. It's perfect for players who grew up with turn-based RPGs and are looking for a new adventure, and also accessible for new players as it doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.5%, JRPG 16%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Action RPG 10.3%