The Monster Breeder (2022)

Developer: Fantasy Creations
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 272 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A turn-based tactical game where you carefully breed and enhance creatures, balancing magical upgrades against the risk of fatal side effects in a dark fantasy setting.

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What players say

Players praise the unique monster breeding loop and depth of genetic mixing, but the experience is dragged down by a clunky interface, a brutal lack of tutorials, and save files that break with updates.

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