Monster Loves You! (2013)

Developer: Radial Games Corp, Dejobaan Games, LLC
Publisher: Radial Games Corp
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 1,195 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A playful, choose-your-own-adventure life sim where you make lighthearted decisions as a monster from childhood through old age.

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What players say

Players raise a monster from birth to adulthood through short choice-driven scenes. Many call it cute and wholesome but note it gets repetitive after two or three runs, with each playthrough taking about an hour. Opinions are split on replay value: some enjoy a few runs, while achievement hunters find it a chore.

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