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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 26.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, JRPG 14%, Retro 9.7%, RPG 7.4%

A retro creature collector/pet battler with a focus on hunting rare variants and making every Xeno unique. All Xenos have random stats and move-sets that vary even within the same species! Delve into a light-hearted world full of parody and fourth wall breaks while learning the world of Xenos!

Why similar: Creature Collector 37.8%, JRPG 19.3%, RPG 12.7%, Retro 10.7%, Strategy 8.8%

Dive into an isekai world full of tiny monsters ready to battle, learn a new language on the way, and explore the land of Tinymon! A refreshing but retro take on the monster-taming genre.

Why similar: Creature Collector 29.2%, JRPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Retro 10.9%, Cute 8.4%

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 31.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, JRPG 12%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Retro 10.1%

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 31.6%, JRPG 26.3%, RPG 14.6%, Cute 7.3%, Anime 6.2%

Dive back into Marl Kingdom through a series of charming stories that concludes the tales of Rhapsody I and Rhapsody II!

Why similar: Creature Collector 29.2%, JRPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, RPG 10.1%, Anime 5.8%

Uncover secrets in Chronicles of Zimoria, a creature-catching RPG! Explore vibrant regions, collect over 150 Zimon, conquer Battle Challenges, and stop the Cult of the Marionette from resurrecting the Puppet Master in this epic adventure.

Why similar: Creature Collector 35.4%, JRPG 21.6%, RPG 10%, Cute 9%, Combat 7.8%

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 31.8%, JRPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, RPG 8.8%, Cute 7.6%

SOULMON ist ein roguelite, forderndes Retro-Monster-Sammelspiel mit 151 Monstern und 12 Elementarklassen. Stelle dein 4-gegen-4-Team zusammen und besiege in gnadenlosen, strategischen Kämpfen möglichst viele Gegner am Stück. Perfekt für Fans echter Herausforderungen!

Why similar: Creature Collector 35.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, JRPG 11.8%, RPG 10.4%, Old School 8.6%

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%, JRPG 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, RPG 6.9%, Anime 6.5%

Recruit, Breed, and Evolve Monster Girls! The beloved monster-girl raising RPG is finally here!

Why similar: Creature Collector 38.8%, JRPG 27.1%, RPG 18.9%, Cute 8.8%, 2D 4.2%

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 33.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, JRPG 18.3%, RPG 7.5%, Cute 6.6%

Makai Kingdom is the story of Overlord Zetta, who accidentally destroys his own Netherworld. In order to save himself, he seals his soul inside a book. Reduced to nothing more than a tome, Zetta is forced to enlist the help of his fellow Overlords to get his netherworld (and his body) back.

Why similar: JRPG 29.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.2%, RPG 19.4%, Strategy 9.3%, Anime 7%

Spirit Mask RPG is a Creature Collecting meets Super Mario RPG - a mask collecting RPG.

Why similar: Creature Collector 42.4%, JRPG 24.5%, RPG 9.7%, Metroidvania 8.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.5%

A monster taming game where you can throw items directly from your inventory. Catch, tame and battle monsters in a open world, where you make your own story. Use your monsters and items to catch monsters each with 4 colour variants. Battle through Arena Challenges to earn money.

Why similar: Creature Collector 27.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, JRPG 16%, Metroidvania 15.7%, RPG 6.7%

A retro-style procedurally generated monster collecting RPG. All glitches, all the time.

Why similar: Creature Collector 34.8%, JRPG 22.8%, RPG 15.4%, Grid-Based Movement 9.2%, Retro 7.3%

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 42%, JRPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, RPG 10.9%, Strategy 8%

Explore a kawaii world and catch 100+ Dulcimals: sweet creatures that evolve and fuse together. Master 12 Flavors in turn-based battles, raise your team, and challenge other trainers online. A cozy creature-collecting RPG.

Why similar: Creature Collector 33.1%, JRPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, RPG 8.1%, Cute 7.7%

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 37.8%, JRPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, RPG 9.5%, Cute 7%

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 34.8%, JRPG 23.3%, RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Anime 4.1%

A turn-based squad-building RPG where every Thermon unlocks new synergies, unique abilities, and powerful team strategies. - Not every Thermon is a different skin; Every Thermon is a different strategy.

Why similar: Creature Collector 42.2%, JRPG 30.2%, RPG 11.6%, Fantasy 5.2%, Anime 4%

Enjoy the nostalgia of classic RPGs! “Traysia” is a full-scale role-playing game made up of five scenarios, offering a definitive fantasy romance of love and adventure.

Why similar: JRPG 33.4%, RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Retro 11.9%, Fantasy 9%

Track, train, and trade elemental spirits in Glyph-Bound! An indie MMORPG inspired by Pokemon Platinum, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Old School Runescape.

Why similar: Creature Collector 31.8%, Grid-Based Movement 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Retro 10.6%, Old School 8.4%

Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.

Why similar: Creature Collector 35%, JRPG 31%, RPG 13.8%, Anime 7.2%, Fantasy 4.9%

Eidolon Awakened is a turn-based creature collector RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world overtaken by creatures known as Eidolons. Take your place among the Summoners, able to capture and control the Eidolon to determine the fate of mankind.

Why similar: Creature Collector 34.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, JRPG 18.5%, RPG 7.4%, Combat 5.5%

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 41.2%, JRPG 27.1%, RPG 17.9%, Retro 8.1%, 2D 3.4%

Assemble a team of monsters for turn-based battles in this dark comedy Non-Linear RPG. The world of D.A.M. Champion takes an original approach to the concept of being a protagonist in a monster-taming game. This is not a game for small kids.

Why similar: Creature Collector 40.4%, JRPG 18.4%, RPG 11.5%, Retro 10%, Cute 6.2%

从纯爱岛出发后，玩家来到了大陆岛屿的另一侧，这边充满了堕落的气息。 同时也存在着各种各样的魔物娘，他们在不同的气候和地区等待着跟她们一起旅行的队长。 渐渐的，主角发现，这边的魔物娘不仅可以融合出新的形态，还拥有一种名为高潮化的特殊技能。 随着进度的发展，暗处的骚动，也终将登场。

Why similar: Creature Collector 33.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, JRPG 18.3%, RPG 7.7%, Cute 7.3%

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.

Why similar: Creature Collector 46.4%, JRPG 24.1%, RPG 13.9%, Cute 7.5%, Anime 6.2%

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 41.3%, JRPG 20.8%, RPG 12.1%, Retro 8%, Grid-Based Movement 6.3%

This is a classic monster-catching game featuring 200 monsters, 17 elements, 17 jobs, over 360 skills, 170 passives, and 285 pieces of equipment. In the story, you will meet all kinds of friends, help them find love, explore themes of romance, and preserve peace across this fantasy world.

Why similar: Creature Collector 34.5%, JRPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, RPG 12.5%, Fantasy 5.2%

Palladise Island: Legendary Space It tells the story of the game master in the real world, who is transmitted to another world called Palladise because of his superb game technology, and then starts the journey to save the Palladise.

Why similar: Creature Collector 36.4%, JRPG 21.6%, RPG 10.9%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Cute 8.5%

The legendary monster training duology, “Monster Rancher” and “Monster Rancher 2”, is back!

Why similar: Creature Collector 53.9%, RPG 14.2%, JRPG 7.7%, Fantasy 6.5%, Anime 6.1%

A retro-inspired monster taming RPG with creature collection, turn-based combat, and a mysterious parallel world where you never existed. 👉 Enthält: monster taming creature collection turn-based hook

Why similar: Creature Collector 43.7%, JRPG 29.8%, RPG 21.6%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Enter the Uncool Underground and face the Leet 14 in this irreverent creature collecting roguelike! Gather your ragtag team of silly Little Guys and guide them towards ascension... or just crash out and try another run!

Why similar: Creature Collector 38.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 28.8%, Cute 10.1%, Strategy 9%, Retro 5.1%

Form Contracts with monsters and become The Paragon Summoner!

Why similar: Creature Collector 37.8%, JRPG 23.8%, RPG 12%, Cute 7.9%, Anime 6.8%

Explore a cute '90s console RPG from the inside out as marooned cosmic magical girl, Mack. Battle and befriend an adorable menagerie of beasties via turn-based combat and personalized story sequences. Power up, pummel bosses, redesign dungeons, and hatch an escape plan from this game-within-a-game.

Why similar: Creature Collector 28.4%, JRPG 25.8%, Cute 11.2%, RPG 10.4%, Retro 5.4%

Now begins the tale of a brave old RPG. No blade forged by man can sever what binds thee to thy fate. Brave hero, seek what lies buried within and face what thou truly art! Go forth: gather humans, animals, and monsters alike to thy cause, bear the legendary relics, and strike down the Demon King!

Why similar: Creature Collector 34.1%, JRPG 25.5%, RPG 13.7%, Retro 9%, Old School 6%

Grab your notebook, trust your gut, or throw a punch—whatever works. This love letter to classic 2D JRPGs throws high schoolers, detectives, and street toughs into a tangled web of conspiracies, lurking horrors, and uncertain paths. Every shadow hides a secret—reveal them or be lost to the void.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 32.8%, JRPG 29%, RPG 17.4%, Retro 7.7%, Old School 6.1%

While constantly working on a video game without any rest, a college student who's about to graduate quietly slipped into slumber several times. In those lucid dreams, he found himself in the game he was working on, the fantasy world of Dragon Spirits.

Why similar: Creature Collector 37.1%, JRPG 17.1%, RPG 10.9%, Retro 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%

Monshifter is an action-adventure monster tamer where you bond with creatures and shapeshift into them, gaining their powers to fight, traverse, and unravel a world with a dark past.

Why similar: Creature Collector 39.4%, Metroidvania 26.2%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Combat 9%, Cute 4.3%

World of MiniMonsters is a game of collecting and leveling creatures where you will reach the glory fighting in fast-paced battles.

Why similar: Creature Collector 44.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 31.2%, Retro 8.3%, Old School 5.3%, Fantasy 5.1%

The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is here! Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favorite monsters.

Why similar: Creature Collector 48%, JRPG 26.4%, RPG 16.4%, Anime 3.2%, Turn-Based Combat 2.8%

Turn-based RPG style experience with emphasis on RNG and hints of team building strategy. Uncover a metaphysical mystery from an unlikely inheritance. Cipher the code and face the powers that may be. This isn't just a game, It's an initiation.

Why similar: Creature Collector 33.4%, JRPG 21.4%, RPG 10.5%, Retro 10.3%, Strategy 7.2%

An imminent storm approaches the land, threatening to wipe out all of civilization. Gain the support of the neighbouring town elders, and gain the power to defeat the tyrant Maelstrom who has been controlling the storms all along.

Why similar: JRPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Retro 15.7%, RPG 11%, Old School 9%

Find your way through the weekly league!​ Climb to the top of the groups phase and dominate the elimination phase to win the grand prize! Explore the city, find the strongest Mutals, level up your ranger and show up for the official match in time!

Why similar: Creature Collector 28.2%, JRPG 22.4%, RPG 18.5%, Strategy 13%, Retro 6.8%

Dōbumon is an RPG monster collecting/battling game. Experience tactical battles as you choose 4 Dōbumon to fight with on the battlefield. Grow, evolve, and customize your attacks while developing different strategies in order to win, as you fight and explore your way to become the Dōbumon champion.

Why similar: Creature Collector 34.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.5%, RPG 17.4%, Retro 7.7%, Old School 6.6%

Catch and evolve over 186 unique CumMon! Turn based combat meets bodily fluids. Can you raise the ultimate team of cum spewing, shit slinging and piss blasting monsters?

Why similar: Creature Collector 46.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.1%, Strategy 11%, Combat 4.4%, Fantasy 3.9%

Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.

Why similar: Creature Collector 42.9%, Metroidvania 18.8%, JRPG 15.9%, RPG 6.8%, Fantasy 5.5%

Spawn Kings is a turn-based monster collecting fantasy RPG in which you are given the freedom on how you wish to level and progress through the game whether it be through completing quest or battling wild monsters.

Why similar: Creature Collector 47.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 32.9%, Strategy 10.6%, Fantasy 7.3%, Turn-Based Combat 1.6%

In this RPG game, players will take on the role of a young girl with the ability to summon monsters. Collect monsters, adventure, and meet new friends in the free island world.

Why similar: Creature Collector 43.3%, JRPG 30.4%, RPG 22%, Female Protagonist 4%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Moonsters is a monster collector adventure game that takes place in Lunar region. Dive into a new world as you learn about Moonsters and discover just what great powers they possess along this valorous tale!

Why similar: Creature Collector 46.6%, JRPG 30%, Retro 10.7%, Cute 10.4%, Open World 2.2%

A story-rich JRPG set in a dystopian future where you befriend dinosaur companions, face tough choices with heart and humor, and unlock multiple endings.

Why similar: Creature Collector 24.7%, JRPG 16.5%, Retro 11.8%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Cute 9%

Goddess Connect is a cute anime-style idle game where you dive into a never-ending adventure to collect Heroes, defeat Devils, and become a Legend. Your actions will influence the world around you—come meet these heroes now!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.1%, JRPG 21.4%, RPG 21%, Anime 7.8%, Cute 6.5%

Defy your cursed fate as a genie in this dark fantasy RPG!

Why similar: Creature Collector 35.1%, JRPG 25.3%, RPG 17.1%, Fantasy 5.2%, Old School 4.8%

Aethinion. Spin the reel, trigger powerful combos, and conquer a 23-level roguelike dungeon crawler in this turn-based RPG with slot-machine combat.

Why similar: Creature Collector 38.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.3%, RPG 20.1%, Fantasy 5%, Strategy 4.6%

Cambrox is an online co-op or single player creature-collection adventure with over 200 unique Cambros. Battle with your Cambros against other trainers and see what the world of Hoch has in store!

Why similar: Creature Collector 31.9%, JRPG 24.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.7%, RPG 11.9%, 2D 6.1%

A FREE Prologue to Elohim Eternal: The Babel Code, a turn-based JRPG-inspired indie title inspired by Xenogears and Shin Megami Tensei. Play as Joshwa as he helps an ex-Judge let go of his past. Battle beasts with mechanical parts using elemental and divine magic.

Why similar: JRPG 31.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.1%, RPG 20.6%, Anime 8.6%, Fantasy 5.4%

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 33.3%, JRPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Retro 8.4%, RPG 6.8%