Rank 01Games like Monster Sanctuary
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- Updated Oct 23, 2026
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The closest matches to Monster Sanctuary: Coromon, Aethermancer, Temtem, Monster Train, and Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shares team synergy with Monster Sanctuary.
- $18.19 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
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Monster Train
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Monster Sanctuary.
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Salt and Sanctuary
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration with Monster Sanctuary.
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Crystal Project
Why this: Also Metroidvania and JRPG, like Monster Sanctuary.
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Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Monster Sanctuary.
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Same immersive mood as Monster Sanctuary.
- 76% of 1,590 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: moi rai games
- Price: $4.99−75%checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 93% of 4,878 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 81
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Build diversity feels limitless
- Each monster is viable with distinct roles
- Exploration integrates with combat via monster abilities
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Why this: Also Creature Collector and JRPG, like Monster Sanctuary.
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Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Monster Sanctuary.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Monster Sanctuary.
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Why this: Also Creature Collector and Turn-Based Tactics, like Monster Sanctuary.
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Monster Sanctuary.
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 JRPG, like Monster Sanctuary.
Aethermancer
Why this: Shares team synergy with Monster Sanctuary.
Temtem
Why this: Also Creature Collector and Turn-Based Combat, like Monster Sanctuary.
Salt and Sanctuary
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration with Monster Sanctuary.
Crystal Project
Why this: Also Metroidvania and JRPG, like Monster Sanctuary.
About Monster Sanctuary
The closest matches to Monster Sanctuary: Coromon, Aethermancer, Temtem, Monster Train, and Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Monster Sanctuary is your kind of game, the closest matches are Coromon, Aethermancer and Temtem — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its combo based combat and equipment customization. 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.
Monster Sanctuary is a 2020 action-RPG that combines turn-based monster collection with Metroidvania exploration across a side-scrolling pixel world. Developed by moi rai games and published by Team17, the game features combo-based combat, monster skill trees, equipment customization, party-swapping, and team synergy mechanics alongside interconnected exploration and combat systems. Reviewers highlight how each monster feels viable with distinct roles, how monster skill trees are entirely unique per creature, and how build diversity feels limitless within a synergy-focused system that rewards creative team building. Players describe the atmosphere as contemplative and immersive, with a challenging but rewarding experience that spans a long playtime. The game runs verified on Steam Deck, holds an 81 Metacritic score, and maintains 93% positive reviews from 4878 Steam users at $19.99.
About Monster Sanctuary: Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.
Is Monster Sanctuary worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 93% of 4,878 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 10).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 39 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Build diversity feels limitless
- Each monster is viable with distinct roles
- Exploration integrates with combat via monster abilities
- Monster skill trees are entirely unique per creature
People who play it also play: Coromon, Aethermancer, Temtem
Frequently asked about Monster Sanctuary
Can I run it?
Is Monster Sanctuary verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Monster Sanctuary 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 Monster Sanctuary cost?
Monster Sanctuary is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Monster Sanctuary have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Monster Sanctuary supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Monster Sanctuary?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Monster Sanctuary are Coromon, Aethermancer, Temtem.
Who developed Monster Sanctuary?
Monster Sanctuary was developed by moi rai games and published by Team17.