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2020 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch −75 % 19.99 € 4.99 € 7 days left 👍 92 % Very positive, 11,439 reviews on Steam

Monster Sanctuary blends monster collecting and training with Metroidvania exploration in a 2D pixel-art world. Its turn-based 3-vs-3 battles reward smart team composition and skill trees, while monster abilities unlock hidden areas of the map.

What defines Monster Sanctuary:

  • A party of several characters
  • Turn-based combat
  • Tactical depth
  • Lots to discover

The closest matches for Monster Sanctuary are Heroes of Might and Magic IV, Aethermancer and Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Monster Sanctuary special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Heroes of Might and Magic IV

93 %

2002 PC

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Tactical depth

Turn-based fantasy strategy where heroes don't just lead armies but fight on the battlefield and grow in power. Heroes can roam alone or with creature squads, giving both combat and town-building a distinctive twist.

Aethermancer

Turn-based combat

Aethermancer blends monster taming with roguelite runs: you build a team of mythical creatures and tackle tricky turn-based fights built around four Aether elements. Your monsters carry strength over from past runs, growing stronger beyond death.

Coromon

Strong character progression

A monster-taming RPG with retro pixel art that modernizes the classic Pokémon formula with turn-based battles, tricky puzzles and a story of its own.

Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era

Turn-based combat

The prequel to the classic Heroes of Might and Magic series blends turn-based battles with map exploration, hero development and town building. Play solo or with others, leading armies through tactical combat.

Temtem

Strong character progression

A Pokémon-inspired creature-collecting adventure where you catch Temtem across an island archipelago and fight in turn-based double battles. Its standout feature is the shared online world where you can explore and battle with friends and decorate your own house.

Hero's Hour

A party of several characters

A fast-paced, Heroes of Might and Magic-inspired turn-based strategy game with pixel art, where you move heroes and armies across the map. Battles play out in real time, so you can watch or step in and command units yourself.

Pokémon Infinite Fusion

Strong character progression

A Pokémon fan game where you fuse any two Pokémon with a DNA splicer, blending their looks, typings and moves. You explore Kanto and Johto with hundreds of creatures drawn by community artists.

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