All posts tagged in Creature Collection
Oct 16, 2024
Remember the charm and beauty of the 2D Pokemon games? They were some of my favorites growing up, and the ones I return to when I want to replay a Pokemon game. And in recent years, there have been some great Pokemon-like creature collectors to come from indie developers like Coromon and Cassette Beasts. Now, there’s Fay Keeper (from developer Blue Gravity Games, creator of Little Sim World), an enchanting addition to the genre!
Step into the beautiful world of The Faylands, a kingdom full of ancient magic and fantastic creatures called Fays. You play as the Keeper and you have the unique ability to capture, train, and evolve Fays! So, set out on a nostalgic, but extraordinary adventure to master the art of Fay Keeping. Even conquer all the Colosseums and become the champion of The Faylands!
As you traverse gorgeous lands of Fay Keeper, discover and collect over a hundred different Fays. Each creature possesses unique abilities for you to utilize, and will become stronger with training. They’ll help you face other wild Fays so you can collect them, and you can even engage in a dynamic battle system against other Keepers with them. In each battle, you’ll need to manage your Fay’s energy, life, and status effects in order to come out victorious. Utilize your own status effects, weather, and elemental types for best results, too. Ultramorph your Fays into stronger versions of themselves during battle, and unleash Overcharge moves to really pack a punch and become the champion!
Release Date
So, if you’ve been looking to return to that nostalgic 2D creature collector style, but with a fresh new face, this game is worth a Wishlist! Fay Keeper is planning to release on Steam, though there is no release date set just yet.
- Sep 25, 2024
Remember the days of taking care of your Gigapet or Tamagotchi while chilling at home or on the go? Nanomon Virtual Pet by developers Oscar Brittain and Bob Hawke Surf Team is your chance to relive those relaxing days, but on your computer! Adopt a Nanomon and help them achieve their dreams. Each creature has a Life Goal like becoming a sports star, chef, or even the strongest creature in the world. Care for them to help them reach that goal!
Take care of your Nanomon’s basic needs. Feed them, pet them, and just hang out. The food you feed them can influence how they evolve, so pick wisely. Enjoy a variety of activities in Nanomon Virtual Pet like fishing, stick ball, or even exploring dungeons. Explore a wide world inspired by classics like Adventure Time, Digimon, and Tamagotchi, too. Then, level up your creature’s abilities and engage in battles throughout the world. Everything you do with your pet will help it achieve its Life Goal, so don’t be afraid to try a little bit of everything!
Release Date
Nanomon Virtual Pet is coming to Steam sometime next year. There is a demo you can try out now, though. And don’t forget to Wishlist it so you can keep track of it and get notified when it releases!
If you enjoy cute little virtual pets, check out Werydlets, Catgotchi, and Peridot!
- Aug 7, 2024
Creatures of Ava is a unique creature-saving game set in a fantastic alien world. Play as Vic, a young explorer who has set out to explore the planet named Ava. Alongside Tabitha, a researcher, you’ll confront an infection called “the withering” by the local race of Naam. The creatures of this beautiful world are being affected by this mysterious disease that’s depleting their populations, but you’re determined to remedy that.
Use a special flute to tame over 20 wild creatures, and get to know the Naam. Their customs are strange, but you’re determined to learn them. More importantly, you’ll explore four different biomes across the planet of Ava. While out and about, take in the beauty of the planet and help the native creatures heal from the withering. The non-aggressive combat mechanics in Creatures of Ava are meant for healing and not defeating, which makes this the perfect cozy exploration game. As you restore the planet you’ll come to understand what the infection is and how it came to be. But that’s only the first step to defeating the withering. You also need to undergo a change in perspective in order to truly understand how to stop the infection!
Release Date
Creatures of Ava releases today on Steam and Xbox! There’s also a free demo available so you can try before you buy.
- Aug 7, 2024
If you’ve been enjoying the influx of cozy idle games, then here’s another one to add to your library. Time is Honey by quickdog is a relaxing idle game where you manage bee hives. Collect and care for over 150 types of bees by opening bee packs. Each bee has their own unique looks and will boost your honey production. Feed your bees to make them grow and watch as your hive expands, because more honey is the goal!
Not only will you collect unique bees, but you can even customize them. Open accessory packs to collect different cute items to dress the bees up in. From hats to off-hand items, you’ll have no shortage of great customization options. Plus, you can customize your bee hives. Change the colors and place fun stickers on each hive to make them unique!
Release Date
Time is Honey is now available on Steam! There’s also a demo you can try out first.
- Jul 25, 2024
Developed by Humble Reeds, Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge is a super relaxing simulation game that focuses on restoring nature and collecting frogs. Step into the beautifully illustrated wetlands of your childhood that have been reduced to nearly nothing over time. Alongside an old childhood friend, work hard to restore the wetlands to their former glory and make it the perfect safe haven for all the adorable frogs!
Restore the Wetlands
The first step in creating an inviting refuge for all the cute little frogs is restoring the wetlands. To do this, you need to work hard to dig ponds for the frogs to relax in. Each pond also attracts different kinds of bugs that you use to tame the different frogs. Plant native foliage to harvest berries, cattails, and other items from. Then, use those crops to create special products like jam to sell. You need money to turn the sanctuary into a fabulous refuge for frogs, after all!
Collect Frogs
As you get the wetlands in Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge running, you’ll start seeing all kinds of different frogs show up. In fact, there are over 500 frogs to collect! You’ll encounter victulus, doblex, zebra, leopard, smoky, and sparkly types of frogs. Each kind also has a huge number of different color combinations to discover, too. There’s even some rare colors for you to unlock through the breeding mechanic! To breed frogs you pick which two frogs you want to breed together, then play a simple little tic-tac-toe game using one of a few different genetics. It’s a fun and engaging way to breed critters. Pick from the colors or the pattern to place on the board and play against the computer to see what kind of frog turns out!
Place different furniture options like beds, swings, or even a wheelbarrow in the sanctuary to attract more frogs. Feed bugs to the amphibian friends who show up to tame them and see them come back to visit. Even take pictures of them sitting comfortably in chairs, triumphantly standing on tables, or floating happily in the wetland ponds to build up your Frogdex more. As the refuge grows in size and success, there will even be new people who come around to help out with different services, like repainting furniture. So, you can set up the absolutely perfect refuge for your frog friends all the way down to the color of the toys and furniture!
Kamaeru is currently on Sale!
You can find this lovely little creature collecting game on Steam now – where the game is currently on sale!! You can also pick Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge up for your Xbox or Nintendo Switch.
- Jul 18, 2024
Play as an intergalactic biologist that finds yourself stranded on a desolate planet in Critter Garden. You’ll use your science and gardening skills to restore life on this dusty planet by rebuilding ecosystems. Collect Critters and explore the planet to find the lost parts of your ship, too.
Critter Garden focuses on rebuilding the ecosystems of this desolate planet, and to do that you’ll need to take care of the Critters you find. Collect a variety of different Critters and balance their needs to keep them happy. If they’re happy, you can breed them to help restore their population on the planet! Each Critter has a specific diet and some of them will eat other Critters, while others will feel anxious with predators nearby. Even discover new Critters through evolution, too.
Breeding Critters isn’t all you’ll have to do, though. Critter Garden gives you tools to design ecosystems and seeds to plant in order to grow nine different biomes. Carefully manage space and resources in order to achieve success with your Critters’ happiness, of course. And as you progress through the game, you’ll get to play different minigames with your Critters to overcome obstacles. You’ll also slowly uncover the mystery of what happened to turn this planet into a wasteland.
Release Date
Critter Garden is coming to Steam sometime soon. There is a free demo available right now, too!
If you like creature collectors, don’t forget to take a look at Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge!
- Jun 20, 2024
Moonstone Island is NOW AVAILABLE on Switch!
It’s now finally out on Nintendo Switch, so you’ll be able to take it wherever you go!
For PC players, you can also check it out on Steam.
- May 8, 2024
If you’ve been searching for a relaxing aquarium game, then look no further, because Fishlets will fill that hole! Indie developer Pixlin not only brings this beautiful aquarium to life, but also lets you pick between the casual mode and an adventure mode. Adventure mode offers an exciting, active play that requires hands-on attention. You’ll complete 7 unique levels that unlock different types of fish, critters, and decor items. The casual game mode lets you simply raise fish and decorate their environment!
Fishlets has over 48 fish with over 350 different color variants for you to unlock and collect. There are also other critters for you to collect, though. Snails, shrimp, and even axolotls are available to add to your tank. Plus, you can decorate the aquarium to your heart’s content with fun items like a pineapple house and plants your aquatic friends will love. Once you’ve gotten the tank how you want it, sit back and watch your creatures swim in peace and harmony!
Release Date
Fishlets is coming to Steam May 13th! There’s also a demo available so you can try before you buy.
Aquarium Designer is another lovely aquarium-based game you should try.
