奇兽杂货铺 (2026)

Developer: Aiyaha Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 82 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cozy-ish online loop of killing creatures for drops, crafting gear, and haggling over market stalls, with an early-access roughness that keeps the fun in the grind rather than the polish.

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What players say

Players say the early access build runs about an hour of content to the first boss, with frequent stutters and freezes that sometimes force a full restart to change channel. Many recommend it anyway as a nostalgia trip for fans of Monster World and praise the solo developer's responsiveness, while others object to paid items affecting balance in a 68 yuan game.

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