Games Like Temtem

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 24.3%, Co-op 14.3%, Collectathon 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, JRPG 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world exploration, monster collection, elemental-type strategy, and inventive fusion system make it one of the closest modern alternatives to Temtem.

Embark on a complete 30+ hour monster-taming RPG adventure, now remastered for PC! Catch and train more than 120 Coromon, explore six diverse biomes, and master strategic turn-based battles as you unravel a mystery that could change Velua forever.

Why similar: Creature Collector 29.8%, Collectathon 10.2%, JRPG 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, PvP 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Coromon closely recreates the classic creature-catching RPG loop with exploration, trainer battles, stat customization, and a polished campaign.

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 51.8%, Turn-Based Combat 21.2%, RPG 7.9%, Colorful 3.9%, Anime 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a focused monster-collecting adventure with a large roster, turn-based battles, varied regions, and a more story-driven single-player structure.

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

Why similar: Creature Collector 41.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, JRPG 11.1%, PvP 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines monster collecting and highly strategic 3v3 turn-based party combat with a metroidvania-style world full of secrets.

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 37.9%, JRPG 16%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, PvP 8.3%, Anime 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This pair of monster-raising RPGs offers extensive Digimon collection and evolution paths, party building, and traditional turn-based combat.

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 30.1%, JRPG 16.7%, RPG 8.1%, Cartoony 7.7%, Character Customization 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It turns Monster Hunter creatures into collectible, hatchable companions for colorful exploration and tactical turn-based battles.

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 69.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, RPG 10.2%, Adventure 4.9%, Anime 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, approachable monster-catching RPG with a large collectible roster and classic turn-based exploration and battles.

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 35.3%, JRPG 16.7%, Collectathon 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%, Anime 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its recruitable Digimon roster, evolution systems, party customization, and turn-based RPG battles are a strong fit for monster-taming fans.

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 29%, Collectathon 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, JRPG 13.7%, PvP 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Monster Crown emphasizes capturing, breeding, crossbreeding, and battling monsters while offering a darker take on the familiar creature-collector formula.

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince comes to Steam®! Recruit monsters from the DQ series, synthesize new creatures and compose your ideal team.

Why similar: Creature Collector 30.9%, JRPG 14%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Collectathon 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Recruiting, breeding, fusing, and optimizing monsters for turn-based battles delivers a deep team-building loop similar to Temtem's competitive side.

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 44%, Collectathon 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, Character Customization 12.6%, RPG 7%

Why You'll Like It: Siralim Ultimate is an exceptionally deep monster-collecting RPG centered on breeding, fusion, equipment, and theory-crafting powerful turn-based teams.

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 17.6%, JRPG 15.6%, Multiplayer 10.9%, PvP 9.9%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original Stories offers the same core appeal of finding eggs, hatching monsters, building bonds, and using them in turn-based battles.

Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!

Why similar: Creature Collector 49.8%, Multiplayer 18.9%, Co-op 18.9%, Anime 3.9%, RPG 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Palworld shares Temtem's creature collection and cooperative multiplayer appeal, but shifts the action toward real-time combat, survival, and base building.

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 52.2%, JRPG 19.8%, RPG 11%, Anime 7.9%, Cute 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Rather than simply catching monsters, it focuses on raising, training, evolving, and adventuring with two Digimon partners in a substantial RPG 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 58.2%, RPG 10.8%, Story Rich 9.5%, Cute 8.4%, Exploration 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This creature-collecting RPG lets you recruit and train myth-inspired companions while exploring a colorful world and battling in turn-based encounters.

Duel Revolution: the ultimate monster taming MMORPG. Train powerful Evo creatures for dynamic battles against other players. Customize with unique skill tree system. Play with friends in multiplayer. Available on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.

Why similar: Creature Collector 20.7%, MMORPG 17.5% ★, Co-op 10.4%, JRPG 8.9%, Collectathon 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its online-focused structure, creature collecting, PvP battles, and social world make it one of the more direct MMO-minded Temtem alternatives.

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 28%, MMORPG 24.4% ★, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, PvP 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This online monster-taming game emphasizes collecting familiars, assembling tactical teams, and battling other players in an MMO-style setting.

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 78.5%, RPG 11.5%, Cute 10%

Why You'll Like It: Collecting Spirits, exploring islands, and customizing turn-based deck-driven battles provide a relaxing but strategically rich monster-taming experience.

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

Why similar: Creature Collector 68%, RPG 12.6%, Anime 8.7%, JRPG 7.1%, Cute 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: These classic raising sims are ideal if you enjoy the nurturing side of Temtem, with training, tournaments, breeding, and distinct monster personalities.

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 37.8%, JRPG 15.8%, Collectathon 13.9%, RPG 7%, Turn-Based Combat 7%

Why You'll Like It: Anode Heart is a retro-styled monster-taming RPG with a large roster, turn-based fights, customization, and an unusually personal adventure structure.

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 40.2%, JRPG 16%, Character Customization 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, RPG 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Dokimon Quest delivers a classic creature-collector journey built around exploring regions, assembling a party, and using tactical turn-based battles.

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 50.6%, Character Customization 14.3%, RPG 9.6%, Cute 7.2%, Exploration 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a lighter, cozier creature-collecting adventure where building a team of quirky companions supports exploration and strategic dance-card battles.

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 37.4%, Collectathon 17.7%, JRPG 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A compact retro monster-taming RPG with a broad collection of creatures, evolution, party building, and traditional turn-based combat.

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 25.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Character Customization 11.5%, JRPG 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its collectible Porbles, party customization, and tactical combat offer a more puzzle- and platforming-oriented take on monster-taming RPG progression.

Aniimo is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG. Explore the vast continent of Idyll, Twine with unique Aniimo, unlock new abilities. Travel to a sky-floating metropolis, meet other Pathfinders, and battle in exciting competitions. Choose your Aniimo and begin your epic journey!

Why similar: Creature Collector 28.9%, Co-op 14.3%, Collectathon 12.3%, Multiplayer 10.6%, PvP 8%

Become a mighty demigod and battle through a decimated Tokyo in a war between angels and demons. Make new allies along your journey, engage in intense, turn-based combat, recruit hundreds of demons and forge your own path to dictate the fate of all existence.

Why similar: Creature Collector 38.9%, JRPG 24.1%, Anime 8.5%, RPG 8.4%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Recruiting demons, negotiating with them, fusing new allies, and exploiting turn-based weaknesses creates exceptionally deep monster-team strategy.

DMO is MMO featuring the ever-popular Digimon franchise. This long awaited game will feature a deeper RPG experience, enhanced graphics and adrenaline-pumping real-time combat. Both new and long-time Digimon fans can now immerse themselves into this new epic adventure with their very own Digimons.

Why similar: MMORPG 44.2% ★, Anime 13.3%, Co-op 11.5%, Multiplayer 11.1%, RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: For players most interested in Temtem's online social element, this MMO provides a large shared world built around collecting and evolving Digimon.

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 37%, JRPG 23.9%, RPG 10.2%, Anime 8.7%, Turn-Based Combat 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its heartfelt RPG adventure includes recruiting, raising, and commanding Familiars in real-time party battles across a vibrant fantasy world.

Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.

Why similar: Creature Collector 51.1%, Co-op 24%, Multiplayer 15.6%, Colorful 5.3%, 3D 3.9%

Digimon Survive presents a hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG set in a mysterious world filled with dangerous monsters and deadly battles that will test your ability to survive.

Why similar: JRPG 31.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 28%, Anime 17%, Story Rich 12.9%, RPG 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This story-heavy tactical RPG features Digimon recruitment and evolution choices, though it leans more heavily into visual-novel storytelling than Temtem does.

Abomi Nation is a roguelike monster-taming RPG. Every playthrough will create a new version of Abomi Nation and provide a unique world with different Abomis for you to find. Explore your universe, watch your Abomis bond, and battle it out as your adventure unfolds in a way totally unique to you!

Why similar: Creature Collector 43.2%, Turn-Based Combat 17.7%, Character Customization 11.7%, Cartoony 8.7%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelite creature collector makes every run about discovering strange monsters, evolving them, and forming synergetic turn-based teams.

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 38.9%, JRPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, RPG 9.3%, Cartoony 5.7%

Forge your own destiny! Choose your character, equip your best spells and sail from island to island in quest of fortune and glory. Level up your hero and your strategy in this free-to-play tactical multiplayer RPG with unique colorful graphics.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, Character Customization 15.2%, Multiplayer 14.8%, PvP 14.3%, PvE 14.1%

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 33%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, JRPG 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%, Multiplayer 6.3%

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 27.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, JRPG 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, PvP 7%

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 47.6%, Turn-Based Combat 20.1%, JRPG 19%, RPG 6.7%, Exploration 4.9%

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 29.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, JRPG 13.3%, Character Customization 9.2%, PvE 8.6%

A living world awaits new explorers. Capture creatures called Lughs, evolve your team, and take on epic challenges in real-time combat. In Lugh World, your adventure is shaped by the choices you make, the Lughs you encounter, and the challenges you decide to overcome in an ever-evolving world.

Why similar: Creature Collector 32.8%, MMORPG 27.7% ★, Character Customization 9.8%, PvE 8.3%, Cartoony 5.6%

A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!

Why similar: Creature Collector 33.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, JRPG 12.1%, PvP 9.6%, Character Customization 8.7%

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 32.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, PvP 7.5%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Adventure with friends in a beautiful world of wonder and fantastic creatures. Build, craft, farm and fish, as you raise and breed amazing pet companions!

Why similar: Creature Collector 31.3%, Co-op 17.5%, Multiplayer 12.2%, JRPG 12.1%, RPG 7.7%

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 57.5%, JRPG 25%, RPG 10.1%, Exploration 7.4%

Immerse yourself in the WAKFU universe with this free to play MMORPG. Select your class, travel the world, meet adventurers to challenge powerful monsters in epic turn-based battles.Participate in the kingdom’s economy and politics and create your own legend!

Why similar: MMORPG 50.5% ★, RPG 10.4%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Co-op 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%

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 34.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, PvP 10.1%, PvE 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%

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 40%, Collectathon 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, RPG 5.6%

Stack, train and collect 100+ powerful Stackmon in this creature-collector with a card-stacking twist! Build your camp, challenge rival Scouts in combat and face the mysterious corruption spreading throughout your land.

Why similar: Creature Collector 66.4%, Exploration 7.5%, PvE 7.3%, Cute 6.7%, Colorful 6.7%

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 51.5%, JRPG 19.7%, RPG 10%, Story Rich 6.3%, Adventure 4.4%

Create your own furry character! In "StarArc Echo" you'll meets friends, fight alongside them, and share joyful moments! With a exciting PVE challenges, thrilling PVP battles, and various unique life skills, a boundlessly free and fantastical world awaits you.

Why similar: MMORPG 27.5% ★, JRPG 14.4%, PvP 9.3%, Cartoony 9.3%, Character Customization 9.1%

Tree of Savior(abbreviated as TOS thereafter) is an MMORPG in which you embark on a journey to search for the goddesses in the world of chaos. Fairy-tale like colors accompanied with beautiful graphics in TOS will have you reminiscing about precious moments all throughout the game.

Why similar: MMORPG 29.4% ★, Co-op 16.6%, Multiplayer 11.3%, PvP 9.3%, PvE 8.3%

Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.

Why similar: MMORPG 38.9% ★, Co-op 13.6%, JRPG 11.8%, Character Customization 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.3%

An Eastern fantasy cel-shaded MMORPG inspired by ancient mythology, set in the open Xuanzhong world. Explore a massive hand-painted map, capture & breed beasts, build your home, trade freely, join guild battles—embark on an immersive Xianxia adventure!

Why similar: MMORPG 29.2% ★, Creature Collector 23.1%, Co-op 15.2%, RPG 6.7%, Cartoony 6.3%

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 49.8%, Collectathon 19.2%, RPG 7.7%, Exploration 7.3%, Cute 7.2%

The MMORPG of a massive and magnificent fantasy! Let's explore the MMO world!

Why similar: MMORPG 43.6% ★, Character Customization 13.3%, Anime 9.7%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Co-op 7.4%

Creature-collecting pvp async auto battler where you choose your trainer, select your Batomon and assemble the ultimate team to take down other players! Play at your own pace while you discover new deadly team combos and synergies! Break the game by training your Batomon to overpowered levels.

Why similar: Creature Collector 69.9%, PvP 20.4%, Anime 9.6%

BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.

Why similar: Character Customization 30.4%, RPG 23.1%, Multiplayer 15.3%, Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 8.6%

Hatch, evolve, and upgrade powerful space creatures in this action-packed sci-fi 3rd person shooter that reinvents the monster taming genre!

Why similar: Creature Collector 55.1%, PvE 13.2%, RPG 7.6%, Character Customization 7.3%, Cartoony 5.5%

Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.

Why similar: Character Customization 41.3%, Multiplayer 26.3%, RPG 24.1%, Adventure 8.3%

Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.

Why similar: Co-op 37.7%, Multiplayer 23.6%, RPG 16.5%, Exploration 14%, Adventure 8.2%