Beastkeepers (2026)

Developer: Family Devs
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A laid-back, incremental creature-taming loop where you breed, train, and upgrade at your own pace.

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What players say

Players say it is a simple idle creature-collector that rewards passive play and offline progress, but the content runs thin quickly. Many complain about forced always-on-top mode and having to click individual coins. Some suspect AI-generated art and note the combat feels shallow, while others find the automation and evolution system satisfying for short sessions.

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