Top 10 Upcoming Monster Taming Games in 2025 and BEYOND!

[@xandercivinskas3884]

Massive Nexomon fan and super hyped for the 3rd installment! I’m also really hoping the cassette beast devs release either a sequel or even another dlc, that game is probably in my top favorite games of all time

[@lancefillmore9980]

Yea I loved nexomon 2 especially that transfer system and all the customization options

[@Foofoothegoon]

Hey there. Not trying to rain on anyone's parade, but can I ask what it is that you enjoyed so much about Nexomon? I've completed the first one and played a chunk of the second before dropping it. It just doesn't do it for me compared to all the rest of the genre. I'm not interested in starting an argument here. I just really wanna understand what I'm missing.

[@KICCHOU]

I waiting cassete beasts

[@xandercivinskas3884]

@@Foofoothegoon Personally, I just liked how different it was. Nice designs, good story, the quest system, and the rune system was all just unique. I will say it is definitely a little slow and there's a lot of dialogue in the beginning but idk I just really enjoy it.

[@ivanzoneBR24]

Its really cool to see Bagdex is really getting attention and to be considered one of the most important monster taming releases in 2025!

[@twissan]

Hoping for a Coromon 2 sometime in the future, but I’m sure Rogue will be pretty neat

[@Clara_Rathian]

I'm hyped for Nexomon 3, the alien one and Legends ZA!

[@FTChomp9980]

Nexomon 3 and Dokev are my most antisapated open world monster tamers.

[@Rennar3210]

Also very excited for Lumentale

[@patrickcarter2829]

Speaking of, has there been any word from them? They've been silent for months.

[@matthewreimer2872]

@@patrickcarter2829 Lumentale has consistently done monthly Kickstarter updates for awhile. They're pretty informative updates as well. They recently announced that the beta was delayed unfortunately, but I'm glad they're taking their time with it to provide an experience that they're happiest with.

[@patrickcarter2829]

@matthewreimer2872 ah, I see. I've just been routinely checking their socials. Thank you for the info.

[@dgeneratio1]

@@matthewreimer2872 good to hear, all i know is it was delayed into 2025

[@revkondam]

Is no one gonna talk about the "frigithot" in the risimon segment

[@hereticFox2001]

3:02 nahhhh that things name is NOT frigithot 😂😂😂

[@heaumegars3849]

😂

[@chuggaluggs4098]

Out of all of these, I would say that Voidling Bound looks/sounds the most interesting.

[@scaredycat3146]

Speaking of Casette Beasts, the game is currently on sale for Switch! (for the EU eShop at least)

[@in-craig-ible6160]

I hope Cassette Beasts arrives on Playstation at some point in the future.

[@mr.exeggutor7780]

You should get a steam deck so you can play it and other steam games on your TV

[@KICCHOU]

​@@mr.exeggutor7780 what about android

[@Alfredopizzaluver151]

Looking forward to Skyclimbers, Yaoling, and Nexomon 3! Ed, will you please promote Tako no Himitsu? It's a game where you collect and battle octopi.

[@archeduardo]

Yoling was my biggest surprise. I usually don't like auto-battlers but it was quite fun

[@zerokura]

There a bullet survive monster collecting game with a demo out call Wildkeeper Rising. It looks pretty fun and have some nice monster designs.

[@CTC98-Bulu]

temtem got a new game called temtem swarm... it's also a bullet hell game!

[@SlayyMeKweeenn]

And here I thought Evocreo 2 is going to release next year (or maybe not)

[@GymLeaderEd]

I have lost faith lmao

[@matthewreimer2872]

@@SlayyMeKweeenn here's to hoping, but not looking good

[@samyjo118]

I am interested in Voidling Bound, but no matter how much I search anywhere on the internet I somehow can't find anything about it.

[@rayw1100]

I’d only found a couple things on Twitter.

[@ZuperNEZ]

The only thing I found on Steam is a hentai game called VoidBound. You're not talking about that, are you?

[@rayw1100]

@@ZuperNEZ No, nothing on steam from what I found so far. Just 2-3 videos on Twitter/X.

[@DVIL-qy9ti]

they have a discord server

[@samyjo118]

@@DVIL-qy9ti Thanks.

[@circledude2362]

Idea: races of monsters in mongames their race kingdoms of monsters (like animal kingdoms) shall be called Specimon.

[@ericsoler4676]

I did pick up palworld and i might pick these up for the deck eventually as well as the switch for those that come out on it :D

[@RescueSquadCulp]

Morning, Happy New Year Eve to all!

[@MikesGamingClips]

I cannot wait for Bagdex Nexomon 3 and Coromon Rouge Planet

[@danielw9207]

Yaoling is already out I was able to buy it in NA like a few weeks ago. I honestly can't suggest the game enough. The only gripe I have is that the shinys don't change color but instead like coromon usually mean better stats and it always has a 3rd tier ability. There are rare colors which are just a 1 for 1 color change. In my time playing so far havent seen a rare color mixed with a shiny assume that would be very low odds so makes sense but still a very fun game, great art style, and good amount of content. The story is basically very linear but if you are like me and love exploring the areas, hunting rare colors, shiny hunting etc its a very solid option.

[@vallion07]

Out of all the Nexomon series I still find the original micro on the best instalment of the series

[@CommanderGodblade]

I have kindred fates on my wishlist on steam but for a while now it is "not available in my region" what´s up with that?

[@matthewreimer2872]

Yaoling: Mythical Journey is amazing even in early access. I highly encourage everyone to give it a try. Aethermancer is one of my most anticipated games. Risimon, Voidling Bound, Kindred Fates, Bagdex, Coromon Rogue Planet are all on my radar and to a lesser extent Skyclimbers and Nexomon 3.

[@adariusboyd9965]

I’d definitely enjoy more but I’m not into autobattlers

[@matthewreimer2872]

@@adariusboyd9965 I liked that Yaoling was a more active auto battler where you have a little more control on what happens but can still afk if you want for most battles. Kind of like Hadean Tactics for anyone who's played that. The real draw though is the "shiny" system is simply superior to every other system I've experienced. And every system in the game feeds into every other system making for a very satisfying loop. But I respect not everyone will like that style of game. Hopefully, there's games that you're excited for too. I'm glad that we're getting more options and variety in the genre.

[@adariusboyd9965]

@ yeah I was more expecting your run of the mill turn based combat. But the combat was literally my only gripe with it so I’ll probably come back to it again when it’s got better controller support

[@kendraabbatoy5935]

i forget about skyclimbers was hyped for that before palworlds first ev er trailer came out

[@Gamesyoutubechannel-w2i]

Psa i bought yaoling and cant play it the controls wont work.

[@pennytook3748]

Really hope that a game comes out next year that is multiplayer :O I really enjoyed temtem because of its global market and weekly different shiny increased mons.

[@ZuperNEZ]

I was looking forward to Eternal Exodus back in 2023, but then it was pushed to release Spring 2024...then Q4 of 2024. We are now entering 2025 and haven't heard anything since. I feel I shouldn't get hyped for games until it has an actual confirmed date and not an estimated date.

[@FaolanHart]

Kindred Fates is going to take a while to come out. They are putting a lot of polish into the animations. & doing that for each creature in the game adds up development time fast. Its either going to be in development hell games, or a game that takes its time & releases as a fine diamond. Yaoling looks stunning. I've been tempted to try the EA. But I have enough to play right now & I don't wonna ruin the completed product for myself. Voidling gives me massive Spore vibes. Which is a big big plus for me. Looks like it'll be fantastic. But its another one we'll be waiting a while on I think.

[@lancefillmore9980]

I am looking forward to nexomon 3 the most as it is one of my fav pokemon like series. That and monster sanctuary are 2 of my favorite pokemon like games

[@rayw1100]

Does Voidling Bound just not show up yet on Steam?

[@DVIL-qy9ti]

not on steam yet i think but they have a discord server

[@DscvryDaveJudd]

There is no reason to think that Palworld will go into full release in 2025. Pocket Pair's other game, Craftopia, has been in early access since 2020.

[@6647providence]

Are there any monster taming games on VR?

[@astropetsarena]

Give Astropets Arena some love please ❤

[@PaladinodoCerradooficial]

About Bagdex, I trully Brazillian hyped!

[@dgeneratio1]

Games i'm looking forward to on Xbox: 2025 RELEASES Lumentale: Memories of Trey (Little surprised it wasn't mentioned) Ova Magica (Q1 or Q2 on other Platforms with Update 1.0) Let's Build a Dungeon (It's like RPG Maker but also you are a Game Dev, included it as Monster Taming is something you can do when it fully releases but not sure what scope) ===================== OTHER Myth Caller - The Nightmare Shaman Nexomon III

[@Poiva56]

What is the volly ball monster tamer game?

[@matthewreimer2872]

@@Poiva56 Beastieball. It's early access on Steam currently. Phenomenal game imo.

[@Poiva56]

@ thank you

[@AMABS]

Nexomon 3 is only on PC 😢

[@QuantumChrist]

It will be on mobile soon

[@victorsiju-alex6895]

First. Can't wait for these games to come out.

[@gnarhaus]

Yo, What about DokeV? I want to hear more about this. They got to be close to presenting something.

[@GymLeaderEd]

@@gnarhaus no clue, there's been no significant update in years

[@nilsostermann6646]

I am still waiting for Evocreo 2 but it looks so death😢

[@Ploomi]

WE NEED MORE CASSETTE BEASTS CONTENT! Please, I beg…

[@New3DSLuigi364]

At Least Skyclimbers looks STYLISTICALLY VERY DISTINCT from Pokemon. . . Decreasing the likelihood of Pokemon Going after THIS Game like they did a certain other game!!

[@dgeneratio1]

I keep saying this but Palworld is Ark Survival Evolved primarily with a Pokemon like skin on top (It's why i don't play Ark but like Palworld). Temtem is probably the closest thing to Pokemon that i can think of.

[@New3DSLuigi364]

@@dgeneratio1 TemTem at least has Disk-like Cards as the Storage Devices for the Temtems; INSTEAD OF SPHERES that are way too similar looking to Pokeballs!!

[@rayanfadel7506]

Lumentale???

[@MateusRDMelo]

All these games were delayed because of Nintendo's shitty lawsuit against Palword

[@Foofoothegoon]

What? How do you figure?

[@MateusRDMelo]

@Foofoothegoon these games who look like palworld were almost ready and they were suddenly delayed for 2025 and beyond

[@GymLeaderEd]

Nah, most of these games were supposed to come out before palworld. Kindred, skyclimbers were both slated for release in 2023 and 2022 respectively

[@andyfox4484]

​​@@MateusRDMelo its more likely that they got delayed because of Palworld itself. Lets just say that Palworld has set the bar REALLY HIGH for the genre as a whole, and anyone wanting to release a game on the genre after it will have to put some effort to have any attention at all.

[@micahparham3829]

I think we would be remiss if we didn’t at least CONSIDER the fact that the Pokémon company’s shotgun may have in fact been heard round the world, in the sense that a lot of people in our genre probably at least SHOULD “walk easy” to make sure they have their butts are covered. We have a literal monster taming skynet on the loose retroactively updating patents to attack specific indie companies, and yeah right now it’s just Palworld? But also that’s only because nobody in our genre have even come CLOSE to getting the kind of traction and quality (not taking away from any other game AT ALL BY THIS mind you) that Palworld has, isn’t it still on top seller and most played lists and such? Even if it’s not… it WAS!? yanno? Like someone else said Palworld has reset the bar now, but pocketpair also technically is putting down “breadcrumbs” as it were, “tips and tricks of not getting sued by a megacorp” depending on the perception that is!

[@pokeroots2]

But what about evocreo 2 😂

[@lancefillmore9980]

"Sponsored by myself" lol

[@mobilenation1104]

NO MORE DEX CUT IN ALL THE FUTURE POKEMON GAMES!

[@priyahaldear7713]

Hello Roco kingdom mobile game new news please. Game coming soon Android and pc devices ❤

[@CocotamaEgg]

Digimon is the best 😢

[@laquedibuja2003]

i HATE that most of these are PC only. Why are indie devs so scared of consoles??? literally only 2 games are going to be released on consoles... so annoying

[@luisdiegohernandez2326]

10. Meh 9. Meh 8. It's alright. 7. Sounds interesting. I could get it if I ever have a PC (or better yet it was on Switch/Switch 2). Also, I hope the adult themes/humor isn't too crass and edgy. 6. Meh. 5. Already got the game on Switch. It was okay. 4. Same thoughts as Gym Leader Ed, minus the need for a story. 3. I am looking forward to this one. It looks so good. 2. Nah. 1. Never played the first two. I've always been interested in getting those games, but never did. Perhaps I'll get the third game because it's the going to be the current, more complex one. (Funny how I continue playing the third/fourth installments of a game series first).

[@Alfredopizzaluver151]

I hope you at least try the 2nd one when its on sale. It's got a fun story and improves some of the battling that was kinda disappointing in the first game.

[@luisdiegohernandez2326]

@@Alfredopizzaluver151 I'm sorry but at this point in my life I don't care/want a story in games; I just want to head straight into the game and have fun. Stories increases the runtime (in a bad way) of a game and prevents me from focusing on playing.

[@texus835]

I got bored the second time I played the Coromon demo and disliked the pineapple heads. I thought Nexomon 2 looked slightly better than the first one, but the problem included that the gameplay seems still to weak makes me unable to overlook that flaw or that it still looks like a mobile Game. Most of my other games sadly delayed or are to expensive for what they are. I want to play Risimon and maybe Nexomon 3 even if I don't want to say that I like that look that much more yet. I have to see more.

[@gilney.mathias]

devs, plz, forget about boring 'pokemon-like' combat and embrace the new meta, 'palworld-like' games 🙏

[@MikesGamingClips]

Not everyone likes that style of gameplay some people (myself included) like the turn based style of Pokemon. Not all of us care to play a creature collecting games with guns. Also spoiler alert Palworld is not the new meta if you want a Palworld like game then play Palworld or one of pocket pairs other titles.

[@gilney.mathias]

@@MikesGamingClips I'm not especially talking about the guns or even the survival expect, i'm more talking about the real time gameplay on a open world. The pokemon way of turn-based gameplay is just... bad... There is no real thought put into the battles, u just spam the highest atk move till u cant anymore and u are done... I'm playing Cassette Beasts right now and i'm liking it, but at the same time i'm using the same 2 beasts since the beginning without any problems and i'm not even abusing the passives that use moves automatically for free, wish is just too op, imo. Anyway, i just really hope that more companies try to make more games like palworld that, imo, are 100000000000000000000000000x better than any 'pokemon-like' game ever. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@MikesGamingClips]

The turn based gameplay isn’t bad. And not all them you spam your strongest attack. Play Coromon Monster Crown and Nexomon Extinction the turn based gameplay and difficulty is just right to the point where spamming one attack isn’t enough you actually have to think not all turn based pokemon like game is like pokemon where you press A to think. Now while I do think we should get some Palworld inspired games they shouldn’t replace the Pokemon style. Both styles can exist you can have action and turn based rpgs kinda like how we can have 2D and 3D platformers.

[@tyomoonfell7722]

I got really bored with pal world really quick. Sure it's a creature collector but do you really need the creature build base get guns get ammo beat boss. Half the time I felt like the creatures were just meat shields. I know this isn't everyones opinion or experience but I didnt feel any connection with the creatures. That's why I like the pokemon like games. They grow with you. Sure you can out level and spam the most powerful moves but it doesn't always work that way.

[@llstar22]

I personally prefer turn based, and saying "there is no thought put into battles" is just not true, you build a team with a strategy in mind, you try to outplay your opponent, it is full of thinking

[@urkerab]

KZbin has started suggesting @GymBroEd videos when I watch @GymLeaderEd videos.