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 24.2%, Co-op 14.5%, Collectathon 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, JRPG 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It nails the same monster-catching RPG loop as Temtem while adding co-op exploration and richly synergetic turn-based battles.

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 29.6%, Collectathon 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, JRPG 9.7%, PvP 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A polished classic-style collector RPG with elemental team-building, trainer battles, and a strong campaign that scratches Temtem's adventure side.

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 7.8%, Colorful 4%, Anime 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a bigger, more modern monster-catching world with lots of creatures, taming, and story-driven turn-based progression.

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

Why similar: Creature Collector 41.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, JRPG 10.9%, PvP 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its 3v3 battles and heavy emphasis on team synergy, passives, and build crafting feel especially good if you liked Temtem's strategic combat.

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 38%, JRPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, PvP 8.5%, Anime 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the deepest turn-based monster RPGs on Steam, with large rosters, evolutions, and party-building depth.

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 16.4%, RPG 8%, Cartoony 7.6%, Character Customization 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends creature hatching, turn-based battles, and a bright exploratory RPG structure that lines up well with Temtem's campaign feel.

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 70.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, RPG 10.2%, Adventure 4.8%, Anime 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward monster-taming adventure with familiar progression, exploration, and turn-based fights.

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 16.9%, JRPG 15.9%, Multiplayer 11.4%, PvP 10.5%, RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The first Stories game is a lighter but still satisfying monster-raising RPG with riding, collecting, and turn-based combat.

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 28.8%, Collectathon 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, JRPG 13.5%, PvP 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Breeding, crossbreeding, and a darker open-ended monster RPG structure make it a good pick if Temtem's catching and raising loop hooked you.

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 30.7%, JRPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Collectathon 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%

Why You'll Like It: Focused on scouting, synthesizing, and optimizing monsters, it delivers the same satisfying collect-train-battle loop Temtem fans chase.

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 43.9% ★, Anime 13.2%, Co-op 11.8%, Multiplayer 11.3%, RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This online Digimon MMO captures the shared-world progression, co-op grinding, and creature-raising appeal Temtem players often want.

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 20.6%, MMORPG 17.2% ★, Co-op 10.5%, JRPG 8.7%, Collectathon 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: As an MMO-style creature battler, it is one of the closest alternatives if Temtem's online world and battling other players are what you want more of.

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 43.4%, Collectathon 21.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, Character Customization 12.7%, RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Less about world immersion and more about endlessly deep monster team-building, breeding, and theorycrafting for players who loved Temtem's systems.

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 78.6%, RPG 11.4%, Cute 10%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes creature collecting and card-based battles with relaxed exploration, making it a softer but still satisfying alternative.

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 15.5%, Collectathon 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%, RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming indie monster RPG with a digital-world theme, turn-based combat, and exploration that feels close to retro collector adventures.

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 33.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, JRPG 11.9%, PvP 9.8%, Character Customization 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It takes creature collecting in a fresh direction, but the elemental synergies and party building still appeal to strategic battler fans.

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 52.4%, JRPG 19.6%, RPG 11%, Anime 7.9%, Cute 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: More focused on raising and bonding than direct collecting, but the monster-management loop is strong for Temtem fans wanting a different spin.

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 31.2%, Co-op 17.8%, Multiplayer 12.5%, JRPG 11.9%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its blend of monster companions, co-op adventuring, and life-sim progression makes it a good fit if you liked Temtem with friends.

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 38.5%, JRPG 23.7%, Anime 8.8%, RPG 8.4%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Recruiting, fusing, and tuning demon teams gives it a more hardcore spin on the same turn-based creature-collection strategy.

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 46.1%, Co-op 17.8%, Multiplayer 17.6%, PvP 10.5%, RPG 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Very different in combat, but the multiplayer creature-catching, breeding, and base-building loop can still scratch Temtem's social collecting itch.

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 34.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, PvP 10.2%, PvE 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, exploration-heavy creature game where positioning and ability synergies reward the same planning Temtem does.

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 50.5%, Character Customization 14.5%, RPG 9.5%, Cute 7.2%, Exploration 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Lighter and cozier than Temtem, but it still offers collecting cute creatures, building a team, and battling through a colorful world.

Humans live alongside creatures, each with different personalities, abilities, and moral codes. The invention of the DiscKid has changed life for everyone. Humans can copy creatures and use their power to help others and solve mysteries around the world.

Why similar: Creature Collector 37.5%, Collectathon 18%, JRPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled turn-based collector with familiar catching, evolutions, and route-based exploration.

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 34.2%, JRPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, RPG 10.9%, Anime 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Capturing and stacking monsters creates lots of turn-based party customization for players who mainly want collection and combat depth.

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 16.4%, Collectathon 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Anime 7.4%

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 50.7%, Co-op 24.3%, Multiplayer 15.8%, 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 30.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 28.7%, Anime 16.9%, Story Rich 12.9%, RPG 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It leans much more into visual-novel storytelling, but its monster recruitment, evolutions, and tactical battles still overlap with Temtem.

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 39.2%, JRPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, RPG 9.4%, Cartoony 6.1%

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 37.1%, JRPG 23.7%, RPG 10.2%, Anime 8.7%, Turn-Based Combat 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its story-rich adventure and familiar-collecting system make it a strong pick if you want more heart and worldbuilding around your monsters.

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 50.1% ★, RPG 10.3%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Co-op 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: While not a monster collector, its turn-based MMO structure, co-op progression, and PvP make it one of the better picks for Temtem's online-RPG side.

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

Why similar: Creature Collector 66.1%, RPG 13.2%, Anime 8.9%, JRPG 7.9%, Cute 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its monster raising, breeding, and stat-focused training make it appealing if Temtem's nurturing and optimization loops clicked for you.

Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster.

Why similar: Creature Collector 45.3%, JRPG 24.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, RPG 8.5%, Anime 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Another excellent demon-collecting RPG, especially if you want challenging turn-based combat and fusion depth over online features.

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 32.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, JRPG 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Lugh World is an action monster-taming MMORPG set in a living, ever-evolving open world. Capture and evolve unique beings called Lughs, explore a vast world, and face epic challenges in real-time battles. Uncover secrets, forge your own path, and live the game you’ve always dreamed of!

Why similar: Creature Collector 26.9%, MMORPG 19.6% ★, Co-op 10.1%, Multiplayer 9.3%, PvP 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 20.4%, Character Customization 15.2%, Multiplayer 14.9%, PvE 14.4%, PvP 14.4%

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 31.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, PvP 7.6%, Multiplayer 7.5%

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 27.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%, JRPG 10.8%, PvP 7.2%

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 29.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, JRPG 13%, Character Customization 9.4%, PvE 8.9%

Step into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called "Lives," and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world.

Why similar: JRPG 25%, RPG 13.4%, Character Customization 13.1%, PvE 10.4%, Co-op 9.7%

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 28%, MMORPG 24.1% ★, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%, PvP 5.9%

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 25.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Character Customization 11.6%, JRPG 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.6%

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 38.3%, Multiplayer 23.7%, RPG 16.2%, Exploration 13.9%, Adventure 7.9%

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 39.7%, Collectathon 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, RPG 5.5%

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 57.7%, JRPG 24.9%, RPG 10.1%, Exploration 7.3%

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 49.7%, Collectathon 19.5%, RPG 7.6%, Exploration 7.2%, Cute 7.2%

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 27.4% ★, JRPG 14.2%, PvP 9.5%, Character Customization 9.3%, Cartoony 9.2%

Welcome to the wonderful *New* world of Nuumonsters! Play as Yana or Yasaka in a short and sweet adventure to become the strongest trainer in the Hana region!

Why similar: Creature Collector 51.8%, JRPG 19.5%, RPG 9.9%, Story Rich 6.2%, Cute 4.4%

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 38.6% ★, Co-op 13.9%, JRPG 11.6%, Character Customization 10.1%, Multiplayer 9.5%

WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

Why similar: Creature Collector 33.4%, Multiplayer 18.2%, Character Customization 12.7%, Co-op 12.1%, Collectathon 11.4%

"Whoa, watch out!" That was close, didn't you know Dokimon are dangerous!?ーStep into Xelos region, where you'll set off on an adventure to uncover the mystery behind your missing childhood friend.

Why similar: Creature Collector 39.2%, JRPG 15.9%, Character Customization 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, RPG 6.1%

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 44.8%, RPG 25.4%, Cartoony 20.9%, Adventure 8.9%

Cook and command teams of living food in this narrative creature battler. GladiEATers blends seven chef stories in top-down JRPG adventures and roguelike gauntlets, featuring 6v6 battles, spicy cooking minigames and online multiplayer.

Why similar: Creature Collector 28.5%, JRPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, PvP 9.3%

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 30.5%, RPG 22.5%, Multiplayer 16.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 8.5%

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 58.5%, RPG 10.7%, Story Rich 9.5%, Cute 8.4%, Exploration 7.6%

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

Why similar: MMORPG 43.2% ★, Character Customization 13.4%, Anime 9.5%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Co-op 7.7%

Venture out into a huge open world to discover new bots and collect rare scrap to build them. Deploy your bots in tactical auto-battles on your quest to become the world’s greatest Botmaster.

Why similar: Creature Collector 35.1%, Collectathon 16.7%, JRPG 13.1%, Multiplayer 8.9%, RPG 6.1%

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% ★, Co-op 16.8%, Multiplayer 11.4%, PvP 9.4%, PvE 8.5%