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Games like Monster Maker

If Monster Maker is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sword and Immortal, 牛马模拟器 and The Queen Riding Insects — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its promises future updates, supports chinese xianxia themes and bleak. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Monster Maker: This is a Xiuxian style role-playing game! In the game, build caves, capture spirit animals, and plant miraculous drugs. 360 degree lockless combat mode, even when flying in the sky, you can wave your long sleeve to move mountains and reclaim the sea.

2023ActionStrategyIndieAdventureSimulationRPG24.99 USDWindowsby 猪蹄子独立游戏工作室
Monster Maker — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into Monster Maker also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Sword and Immortal

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Monster Maker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Monster Maker.

    《Sword and Immortal》is a blockbuster martial arts immortal-themed action MMORPG game. It features stunning scenes, exquisite visuals, an epic storyline and endless immortal bonds.

    2026ActionStrategyAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  2. 牛马模拟器

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Monster Maker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Monster Maker.

    你是一位家境普通的大专毕业生,开局兜里只有三千多,你该如何才能实现财务自由、娶妻生子的梦想呢?一切尽在这款新推出的开放世界模拟经营游戏中。

    2025ActionStrategySimulation5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Queen Riding Insects

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Monster Maker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Maker.

    It is a 3D game with a third-person perspective. The game is an open world, and the game has real four seasons day and night and changing weather..... Players have to explore the unknown world, challenge hidden dangers, find weapons to defeat monsters....

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. FireFly(萤火)

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Monster Maker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Monster Maker.

    《Firefly》is an ARPG, 3D overlooking corner game, is a passionate, adrenaline surge zombie mowing game, multiple characters and a variety of costumes to choose from, you can use a variety of props and weapons to destroy zombies, a variety of modes you choose.

    2023ActionSportsStrategy5.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. God Within VR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Monster Maker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Monster Maker.

    "God Within VR" invites you into a riveting VR journey of destiny and mastery. Discover your true identity while battling formidable foes across diverse arenas. With a vast array of weapons and challenges, dive in, sharpen your abilities, and ascend in "God Within VR".

    2024ActionStrategyIndie8.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. 龙武女将

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Monster Maker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Monster Maker.

    "Dragon Warrior Girl" is a large-scale adventure game that is one of the Souls-like games, you will play several powerful female generals.

    2024ActionAdventureRPG0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Folktale

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Monster Maker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Monster Maker.

    Enter a magical realm and become a hero in this 3rd person fantasy RPG combat rogue-like game. Explore ever-changing worlds, battle fearsome monsters. Made by one person.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Shark Attack

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Monster Maker fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Monster Maker.

    One of the Most addictive Shark Game Play as a shark and you must do what you love! Swim around the ocean and fill your appetite by killing everything you can find.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Monster Maker at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Monster Maker on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Monster Maker.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Monster Maker on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Monster Maker.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Monster Maker on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Monster Maker.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Monster Maker on Steam right now. Shares Action with Monster Maker.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Bloons TD 6

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Monster Maker on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Monster Maker.

    The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

    2018Strategy13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Monster Maker on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Monster Maker.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Monster Maker on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Monster Maker.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Monster Maker on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Monster Maker.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Monster Maker.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Monster Maker.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Maker.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Monster Maker.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Monster Maker.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Maker.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Monster Maker.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Monster Maker.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Monster Maker

How much does Monster Maker cost?
Monster Maker is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Monster Maker?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Monster Maker are Sword and Immortal, 牛马模拟器, The Queen Riding Insects.
Who developed Monster Maker?
Monster Maker was developed by 猪蹄子独立游戏工作室.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Monster Maker.

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