MONSTER MERCHANT (2025)

Developer: SpoocleMacBoogle
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A relaxing creature-capture game with a cute surface and an undercurrent of psychological unease.

cuterelaxingdarkly whimsicaleasylinearfirst-personcasualstory-driven

What players say

Players praise the eerie atmosphere and story, but many say the game is short and artificially stretched by frustrating catch mechanics. Opinion splits on the value for fans of the developer versus others.

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