Rank 01Games like Temtem
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- Updated Oct 7, 2026
Players who liked Temtem also play
The closest matches to Temtem: Coromon, Monster Sanctuary, New World: Aeternum, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, and Cassette Beasts. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Creature Collector and Turn-Based Combat, like Temtem.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Crema
- Price: $8.99−80%checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 83% of 17,954 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
- Metacritic 79
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- No microtransactions
- Challenging
- Immersive
- Competitive pvp
- Cooperative multiplayer
- Creature collection
More games like Temtem, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Temtem
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Moonstone Island
Why this: Shares creature collection with Temtem.
Nexomon
Why this: Also Creature Collector and Turn-Based Combat, like Temtem.
Disc Creatures
Why this: Also Creature Collector and Collectathon, like Temtem.
Beastieball
Why this: Also Creature Collector and Turn-Based Tactics, like Temtem.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Temtem at current Steam store prices.
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as Temtem.
Evolings
Why this: Shares creature collection with Temtem.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why this: Same immersive mood as Temtem.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Temtem, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Wizard101
Why this: Also MMORPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Temtem.
Miscrits: World of Creatures
Why this: Shares creature collection with Temtem.
Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online
Why this: Also Creature Collector and Turn-Based Combat, like Temtem.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Coromon
Why this: Also Creature Collector and Collectathon, like Temtem.
Monster Sanctuary
Why this: Also Creature Collector and Turn-Based Combat, like Temtem.
The Elder Scrolls® Online
Why this: Same immersive mood as Temtem.
More from Crema
Other recommendable Steam games by Crema, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Temtem: Swarm
Why this: Same challenging mood as Temtem.
Temtem: Showdown
Why this: Also Creature Collector and Turn-Based Combat, like Temtem.
About Temtem
The closest matches to Temtem: Coromon, Monster Sanctuary, New World: Aeternum, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, and Cassette Beasts. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Temtem is your kind of game, the closest matches are Coromon, Monster Sanctuary and New World: Aeternum — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and immersive, and single out its competitive pvp and cooperative multiplayer. 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.
Temtem is a massively multiplayer creature-collection RPG developed by Crema and published by Balor Games, released in 2022 with a price of $44.99 USD. Players traverse a vibrant world collecting and taming creatures, engaging in turn-based combat that emphasizes tactical positioning. The game supports cooperative multiplayer for its campaign alongside competitive player-versus-player battles. Housing customization and creature breeding provide long-term progression systems. Players describe the experience as challenging and immersive, with reviewers highlighting the absence of microtransactions and the strategic depth of combat positioning as key hooks. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds an 83% positive rating from over 17,900 Steam reviews.
About Temtem: Temtem is an online creature-collection adventure. Tame 165 unique creatures across 7 vibrant islands, battle other tamers, tackle mythical Lairs, chase Luma & Umbra variants, and breed your favorite Tems - with friends by your side! Dive into a colorful monster catching adventure, so Temtem up!
Is Temtem worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 83% of 17,954 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 80% off, now $8.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 34 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 32 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Do not purchase this game, or any game from this developer. They are bad and unreliable. The lead developer spent more time trolling reddit and telling people they were stupid for not liking their game than actually working on it. There…”
“I wanted to like it as an alternative to pokemon but this game a a slog. The levelling system is insanely slow, the move sets are garbage. God forbid you end up in a place where most trainers use temtem that are resistant to you you'll…”
People who play it also play: Coromon, Monster Sanctuary, New World: Aeternum
Frequently asked about Temtem
Can I run it?
Is Temtem verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Temtem is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Temtem cost?
Temtem is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Temtem have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Temtem supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Temtem?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Temtem are Coromon, Monster Sanctuary, New World: Aeternum.
Who developed Temtem?
Temtem was developed by Crema and published by Balor Games.