Find over 70 unique monsters to battle, collect and raise. Your monsters will go through a branching path of evolutions to help you explore a dream-like open world. Let your dreams become a reality or look for a way out.
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Positive (14) - 100% of the 14 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Jul 3, 2023
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The game was part of a challenge to finish a game in 4 months. This timeframe is over and now I want to sell the game on Steam. I feel the need to tag the game as "Early Access" because I plan on redoing the entire map from scratch. The game is bound to change a lot in the process and it would be unfair to sell the game as is without warning people.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Less than a year.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“I want to add (at minimum) these following features:
- New open-world map made from scratch (the current world is a placeholder)
- Battle and walking animations (There are no animations currently)
- Evolution and Hatching animations
- Story (There is no dialogue in the current build and I want to keep it mostly that way. So I will rely on environmental story-telling and puzzles to communicate the majority of the story. Even so I feel the need to add NPCs and dialogue)
- Puzzles (There is a maze in the current build that will be improved but I don't consider that a "real" puzzle)
- More platforming sections (The game isn't a platformer but people seem to enjoy the platforming sections)
- Passive abilities that can be passed to offsprings through selective breeding
- More monsters to catch
- Optional bosses (Some of them will block the way to optional areas)”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is playable the same way a demo is. Almost every feature is in but in a very rough state. The map is small and linear and some mechanics like enemies chasing you are barely functional. There are a lot of placeholder art left in the game and there are no animations. Every feature advertised in the game's description is present to some extent but needs to be polished.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price will increase as features are added.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“I will address feedback as I see fit but I have a pretty clear vision. I read every review and watch every youtube video involving the game. I will use all of these to balance the game as needed.”
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About This Game

  • Explore an open world.
  • Platform to secret areas.
  • Solve puzzles.
  • Find optional bosses and collectibles.

  • Form a team of monsters to fight for you.
  • Use strategy to beat larger groups of monsters that would overpower you otherwise.

  • Tame every monster that can appear in the game.
  • Some of them have unique traits and colors.

  • Choose what your monster will evolve into with multiple choices at every stage.
  • Unlock rare evolutions previously unseen.

  • Pair monsters together to create a new life.
  • Merge unique traits together and create powerful offsprings.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Memory: 520 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Support for OpenGL 3.3
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Support for OpenGL 3.3
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • Memory: 520 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Support for OpenGL 3.3
    • Additional Notes: Steam will default to the linux builds. If the linux version doesn't launch on your distro, you can try forcing proton.
    Recommended:
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Support for OpenGL 3.3
    • Additional Notes: Steam will default to the linux builds. If the linux version doesn't launch on your distro, you can try forcing proton.

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