Games Like Monster Sanctuary

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 37.4%, JRPG 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Exploration 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a deep fusion system and exploration that mirrors the tactical synergy and world-traversal mechanics of the seed game.

Embark on a complete 30+ hour monster-taming RPG adventure, now remastered for PC! Catch and train more than 100 Coromon, explore six diverse regions, and master strategic turn-based battles as you unravel a mystery that could change Velua forever.

Why similar: Creature Collector 33.5%, JRPG 11.4%, Turn-Based 11%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, PvP 6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished creature-collector that emphasizes tactical turn-based combat and modern quality-of-life improvements.

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 47.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Turn-Based 6.7%, RPG 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled depth in team-building and tactical synergy for players who enjoy the complex stat management of Monster Sanctuary.

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 61.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Fantasy 9.2%, RPG 7.4%, Strategy 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines creature collection with open-world exploration and deckbuilding mechanics in a charming pixel-art style.

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.

Why similar: Creature Collector 35.8%, JRPG 20.4%, Turn-Based 12%, RPG 8%, Exploration 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-production experience with a focus on monster genetics and strategic turn-based combat.

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 57.6%, Turn-Based Combat 22.1%, RPG 7.3%, Exploration 3.1%, Adventure 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style creature-collector that focuses on a large roster of monsters and engaging turn-based battles.

In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 31.4%, Creature Collector 15.9%, Turn-Based 13.2%, RPG 12.5%, Strategy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on grid-based tactical combat and party synergy that will feel familiar to fans of the seed game's battle system.

Explore an island filled with collectible creatures, a vast and varied wilderness, and dangerous towers on your way to restoring harmony with the land of Akama.

Why similar: Creature Collector 35.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, PvP 8.3%, JRPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends exploration with tactical, turn-based combat in a unique setting that emphasizes monster team management.

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 36.9%, Turn-Based 14.2%, JRPG 14%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired creature-collector that prioritizes party-based combat and a distinct pixel-art aesthetic.

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 41.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, JRPG 11%, PvP 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An MMO-style creature-collector that focuses heavily on competitive turn-based combat and team synergy.

Dive into a dark world where monsters rule and make pacts with them to defeat an evil young woman seeking power. Hunt, battle, tame and breed monsters to create your own legacy. Together with your monsters, you can restore the balance to Crown Island.

Why similar: Creature Collector 32.3%, JRPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, PvP 7.4%, Exploration 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on monster breeding and fusion, offering a darker tone and complex team-building mechanics.

With engaging storylines, classic turn-based battles, and tons of Digimon to collect, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition delivers everything fans loved about Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory.

Why similar: Creature Collector 37.4%, JRPG 16.1%, Turn-Based 14%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, PvP 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep party-based RPG experience with extensive monster evolution trees and tactical combat.

A semi-open world, monster tamer RPG, set in a digital, futuristic environment, with fast-paced combat, a card minigame and focus on exploration.

Why similar: Creature Collector 43.2%, JRPG 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a cyberpunk aesthetic with 2D exploration and creature-collecting mechanics that reward strategic team building.

Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.6%, JRPG 22.8%, Turn-Based Combat 19.8%, Exploration 9%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that emphasizes party-based tactical combat and exploration in a vibrant, interconnected world.

LumenTale: Memories of Trey is a captivating Monster Collector RPG set in a beautiful and enchanting world. Follow Trey as he embarks on an adventure to recover his missing memories and make new ones with the Animon.

Why similar: Creature Collector 41.3%, JRPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Fantasy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art creature-collector that emphasizes world exploration and narrative-driven progression.

Creature Keeper is an action-adventure RPG where you Befriend Creatures and fight alongside them in real time. Explore a mysterious world and uncover the truth behind a strange sickness spreading across the land. Power up your team, fill out your Bestiary, and embark on your journey of destiny!

Why similar: Creature Collector 53.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Exploration 9%, Fantasy 8.3%, RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that incorporates creature taming and inventory management with a focus on exploration.

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.

Why similar: Creature Collector 27.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, JRPG 10.4%, PvP 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Integrates platforming and exploration with turn-based monster combat in a way that bridges genres.

Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.5%, JRPG 22.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, RPG 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based RPG with a focus on party management and exploration in a beautifully crafted world.

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 53.2%, RPG 8.1%, Exploration 8.1%, Fantasy 7.7%, Strategy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines creature collection with exploration and a distinct art style that emphasizes adventure.

Beastmancer is a monster tamer tactical RPG. Play as an adventurer in a fantasy world, capture monsters and make them fight in turn based battles.

Why similar: Creature Collector 39%, Turn-Based 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, RPG 9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that incorporates creature-collecting elements into its grid-based combat system.

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 42.6%, Turn-Based 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep dungeon-crawler that focuses on endless creature collection and complex team-building strategies.

Capture over 170 unique Creo, explore diverse regions, and battle your way through a story-rich, offline-friendly monster-catching RPG. Start your adventure in the world of Zenith as you search for your missing father and uncover the plot of a nefarious group, Shadow Hive.

Why similar: Creature Collector 35.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, JRPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic creature-collecting experience that focuses on 2D exploration and turn-based combat.

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 33.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Turn-Based 14%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Difficult 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie creature-collector that prioritizes strategy and pixel-art aesthetics in its combat encounters.

Deck-building meets monster catching in this turn-based roguelike. Recruit enemy cards to your party as you dive into the depths of the abyss. Will you kill them or will you tame them?

Why similar: Creature Collector 52.6%, Turn-Based Combat 22.2%, Difficult 9.6%, Strategy 5.8%, Fantasy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends roguelike deckbuilding with creature collection to create a unique tactical combat experience.

Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.4%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, Difficult 16.1%, PvP 13.8%, Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: While a deckbuilder, it shares the core focus on tactical synergy and team composition found in Monster Sanctuary.

Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!

Why similar: Creature Collector 33.4%, Turn-Based 15.3%, JRPG 14.8%, Difficult 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

CAPTURE, CUSTOMISE AND EVOLVE! Embark on a magical journey with siblings Reynn and Lann as they explore the vast land of Grymoire to rediscover their past and save the future.

Why similar: Creature Collector 34.4%, JRPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, RPG 9.2%, Turn-Based 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique stacking mechanic for creatures that adds a layer of tactical depth to turn-based battles.

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!

Why similar: Creature Collector 45.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Exploration 8.8%, Platformer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox game that includes creature-taming mechanics alongside deep exploration and crafting.

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Difficult 13.6%, Adventure 3%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the Metroidvania exploration and pixel-art style of the seed game, focusing on action-adventure mechanics.

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 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPG that focuses on loot, team management, and incremental progression.

Capture over 300 unique monsters, explore a vast world, complete 50+ quests, and master a deep battle system in this offline-friendly, story-rich monster capture RPG. Journey as a cadet in the world of Shoru, where monsters known as Creo are vanishing. Catch the perpetrators before it's too late.

Why similar: Creature Collector 30.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, JRPG 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Hand-craft your team of perfect Monsters and wage a one-man war against fate and the world in the Crown Nation! With a True Crossbreeding system, every Monster is entirely your own!

Why similar: Creature Collector 36.7%, JRPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Fantasy 5.9%

After years of absence, Miscrits is back and better than ever! Return to the world of Miscria and capture hundreds of iconic Miscrits. Train your Miscrits to their strongest forms and put a stop to the Magicites, who threaten to eliminate all Miscrit life from the world!

Why similar: Creature Collector 39.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, PvP 7.4%, Fantasy 5.9%

Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG that takes the world of Monster Hunter and expands upon it in new and exciting ways! No longer are you hunting monsters, but raising them! In this deep story featuring heroes known as Monster Riders, you will live alongside monsters and form lifelong bonds with them.

Why similar: Creature Collector 24%, JRPG 22.6%, PvP 11.2%, Fantasy 8.8%, RPG 8.7%

Catch, evolve and collect over 300 unique Nexomon! Assemble the ultimate Nexomon team to save your friends and save the world! Clash against legendary champions and become a hero in this epic journey!

Why similar: Creature Collector 67.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, RPG 8.2%, Turn-Based 7%, Adventure 4.3%

Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.7%, RPG 19.7%, Fantasy 12.9%, Exploration 12.7%, Adventure 10.7%

A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!

Why similar: Creature Collector 32.5%, JRPG 19%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, RPG 4.8%

The world has fallen into darkness, cursed by the Abyss. You are one of the many hapless survivors at risk of being consumed. Unlike others, you have a chance to fight back. Voidsayer is a dark monster tamer jRPG. Assemble your monster team, take on eldritch horrors, and return hope to the world.

Why similar: Creature Collector 33.8%, JRPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Turn-Based 9.5%, Difficult 7.8%

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 46.4%, JRPG 22.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, RPG 8.1%, Fantasy 5.5%

Siralim 3 is a mechanically deep, monster taming RPG. Summon and customize over 700 different creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through randomly generated dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to craft new items, empower your creatures, learn new spells, and much more.

Why similar: Creature Collector 41.4%, Turn-Based 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Fantasy 7.3%

Summon, consult, and train procedurally generated monster girls in this dungeon roguelite. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different monster types as you prepare the ultimate team to defeat dangerous enemies and collect powerful artifacts. (Game is SFW)

Why similar: Creature Collector 51.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, RPG 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Strategy 5%

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.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, JRPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, RPG 7.9%

Legend of Keepers is the perfect mix between Dungeon Defender and Roguelite. You have been hired as a dungeon manager by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: protect their dungeons!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 21.3%, Turn-Based 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Difficult 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

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 43.1%, JRPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, Exploration 7.1%, RPG 5.8%

Legendary creature is an independent game with rich playing methods such as roguelike + self-propelled chess + strategy. You can collect all kinds of magic creatures with various talents and skills, and can also evolve to a higher level.

Why similar: Creature Collector 38.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Exploration 8.1%, Fantasy 7.6%

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!

Why similar: Creature Collector 49.7%, Metroidvania 31.4%, Difficult 12%, Adventure 5.2%, Indie 1.7%

Silan: Monster Girl Master is a soulslike-inspired monster girl capture RPG developed solo over 2 years. Experience Rance X-inspired combat, capture and train 60+ monster girls with unique skills and attributes, and explore forests, deserts, snowy mountains, volcanoes, and more.

Why similar: Creature Collector 38.1%, JRPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Fantasy 4.8%

Beasties is a lovingly 🧡 hand-drawn 2D monster trainer game with a turn-based puzzle combat, where you take on the role of a Beastie trainer.

Why similar: Creature Collector 50.2%, Turn-Based Combat 21.7%, Exploration 8.5%, Strategy 6.7%, 2D 4.2%

Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.2%, Turn-Based 24.4%, Difficult 13.6%, RPG 8.8%, Fantasy 8.2%

Welcome to the wonderful *New* world of Nuumonsters! A short, retro-style Creature Collector RPG — play as Yana or Yasaka and battle your way through the Hana region, with 70+ creatures to catch and train!

Why similar: Creature Collector 50.7%, JRPG 19.9%, RPG 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Strategy 4.6%

Recruit over 1,000 Letalis, conquer coliseums and explore a non-linear world packed with secrets.

Why similar: Creature Collector 39.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, JRPG 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, RPG 6.5%

Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 36.8%, PvP 15.3%, Difficult 15%, Fantasy 13.6%, Strategy 13%

Embark on a captivating journey in Evolings! This minimalistic turn-based roguelike lets you face hordes of evil monsters by recruiting a team of deadly yet cute creatures. With challenges and a unique experience in each playthrough, Evolings offers a captivating fusion of strategy and charm.

Why similar: Creature Collector 51.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, RPG 7.4%, Fantasy 3.7%

Gather Familiars and do turn-based battles in this atmospheric little MMO! Quickly max-out your Familiars and conquer challenging dungeons. Battle other players, or just press the "Howdy" button to greet them!

Why similar: Creature Collector 39.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, PvP 6.6%, Exploration 5.7%

A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

Why similar: Creature Collector 36.6%, Metroidvania 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Exploration 7.3%, Platformer 7.1%

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 37%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.1%, Turn-Based 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Fantasy 5.5%

Monster Tamers and Farmers... Catch, train, and evolve unique creatures, harness them to grow your farm, and build friendships as you help restore villages and reclaim what was lost.

Why similar: Creature Collector 52.2%, Turn-Based Combat 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, RPG 8%, 2D 3.7%

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Platformer 7.5%

Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.8%, Turn-Based 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Difficult 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

Why similar: JRPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Fantasy 8.9%