About
The Monster Taming Direct as the name suggests, is centered around the "Monster Taming" or "Creature Collecting" genre, which are a subsect of games dedicated to capturing, collecting, training, raising, and/or battling with monster companions.
Games from this event

Abomi Nation: Monster Rifts
Battle teams of Abomis in this turn-based roguelike monster-tamer where the matchups change every run! Recruit creatures from several different indie universes to help close the rifts destroying Abomi Nation. Create your own Abomis or download others from Steam Workshop for infinite possibilities

Alchemic Beasts2027
Alchemic Beasts is a monster taming RPG adventure where you breed and transmute creatures using alchemy to forge powerful monsters. Join Zeig, a thrill seeking daredevil, as he harnesses his alchemic beasts to defeat the creature known as the legendary Demon King.

Anode Heart 2
A dungeon crawler creature collector RPG, set in a digital, futuristic environment, with fast-paced combat and 150+ Tama creatures to befriend and raise into lovable monstrosities.

Astra Bestiary2026
Raise Beasts from eggs into powerful Champions in this 2D monster-raising/taming RPG. Feed, train and evolve your partners to explore a perilous, non-linear world. Master fast-paced, tactical battles, uncover the secrets of a fading world and pass on the Beasts' legacy across generations.

Astral Arena
Create & Combat mystical creatures known as Astrals in this Monster Tamer Roguelike with unique Real Time Combat!


Coromon2020
Coromon is a modern monster taming game with retro pixelart. Coromon brings an immersive storyline, strategic turn-based combat and challenging puzzles to a classic genre.

Coromon: Rogue Planet
Choose your starter Coromon, upgrade your gear, then battle your way across the wilderness of Velua in a modern-day Monster Tamer with a Roguelite twist! Tame monsters, battle Crimsonite bosses, and uncover the secrets of the galaxy!

Critterrupters
Choose your new buddy and set off on a Critter adventure on Holon Island! Capture Critters by fulfilling their conditions and master time based battles by interrupting your opponent's turns. Assemble your team to challenge the Islands Clubs and gain new abilities for your buddy to help you explore.

Decklings2026
Tame magical creatures called Decklings and lead them into challenging battles in this resource management, deckbuilding card game. Explore wild biomes, gather resources, and craft items to build your base and raise your Decklings as you shape your path to become the Deckling Champion.

Dokimon Quest: II
"Maiko, we're coming for you!" ー Dive into the past in a direct sequel to Dokimon Quest. Travel between the modern world and Edo period Japan to save your friend in this GBC-era Monster Tamer JRPG!


Evomon World
Guide player and your monster friend on an journey of discovery, adventure and exploration.

Goobie Garden2026
Goobie Garden is a free-to-play creature collector, where the world changes and grows alongside you each and every day.

Legacy of Pandora
Legacy of Pandora is a monster-taming roguelike inspired by Greek mythology. Play as Pyrrha, daughter of Pandora, on a journey to recapture the escaped evils, confront legendary heroes, and reshape your cursed family legacy.

Letalis2026
Letalis presents an unconventional RPG adventure, paying homage to the classics of the Game Boy era while infusing inventive gameplay, souls mechanics and unexpected twists!

Minimon: Tiny Idle Tactics2026
A tiny monster-taming auto-battler that lives in the corner of your screen, and they never stop grinding. Catch 90 Minimon, build busted team comps, and rake in loot while you work, browse, or play something else entirely. They battle. You profit.

Monitoball
A cozy sports-management game about building a team of adorable monitos. Scout, recruit, and manage your way to monitoball glory! Watch your little athletes train, chill, snack, and compete their way through the league. Build a powerhouse or raise a lovable underdog squad. Assemble a team you love!


Monster Crown: Sin Eater2026
Explore the beautiful and detailed environments of Crown Nation, breed endless monsters with the most robust and polished true crossbreeding system devised in a video game.
