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Deckmon – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Deckmon is a new strategy roguelite game that blends creature collection with blackjack mechanics for its card-based battle system. Players assemble a team of three creatures from over two hundred species, including rare shiny variants, and purchase trainer gear and decks to defeat elemental-themed gyms. A beta sign-up is currently available for players to request access.
Aniimo is Coming to PC, Consoles and Mobile on September 16th
Pawprint Studio announced that its free-to-play creature collection game, Aniimo, will launch on September 16th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Android, and iOS. Pre-orders for Advanced and Collector's Editions are available on PS5, offering in-game accessories and battle passes. The game features creature collection, settlement building, farming, and multiplayer adventures.
Wilds by Night Zookeeper Is an Upcoming Multiplayer Character Creation and Collection Game
Night Zookeeper is developing Wilds by Night Zookeeper, a multiplayer game focused on creature creation, customization, and collection. Players can draw their own creatures, which are then turned into playable 3D characters called Wilds. The game will also feature cooperative and competitive gameplay modes, with a focus on child safety, and is set to release on mobile and PC later this year.
Respawn Monday #8: Palworld has taken over my life — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author expresses deep engagement with Palworld 1.0, highlighting its evolution from early access into a compelling open-world survival and base-building experience. The game's creature collection mechanics, base automation, and rewarding progression systems are praised, making it a standout title in the genre.
Palworld 1.0 Review – The Pals Are Put to Work
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0 after its Early Access period, seamlessly blending survival crafting, creature collection, and automation gameplay. The game tasks players with surviving on a strange island, capturing and utilizing creatures called Pals for combat, crafting, and base building. Despite its complex systems, Palworld offers a cohesive experience with engaging combat and a story that can be explored at the player's own pace, all presented with sharp art direction and smooth performance on PC.
Multiplayer creature collector RPG Aniimo officially began its closed beta this week
Pawprint Studio's multiplayer creature collection RPG, Aniimo, has officially launched its closed beta testing this week. The beta introduces new Aniimo variants, housing activities, a coastal exploration area, and a focus on multiplayer features like minigames and trading. The beta is available for PC, Android, and iOS players.
Palworld Grows Up – The Survival Phenomenon Officially Launches
Palworld has officially launched its full release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, after a successful period in Early Access. The survival game, developed and published by Pocketpair, combines elements of survival, base building, exploration, and creature collection, and is available day one on Game Pass.
Palworld 1.0 Adds 72 New Pals, Reworks the Story, Expands the World Design, and Much More
Palworld 1.0 has been released, introducing a new region called Sunreach with floating islands, new Pals, and challenging Tower bosses. The update significantly reworks the story, expands world design with ancient ruins and settlements, and adds 72 new Pals, bringing the total to 287. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PC, and has seen a surge in players on Steam.
Aniimo Gets New Trailer Showcasing Creatures, Farming, and a Big City
Developer Pawprint Studio has released a new trailer for its upcoming free-to-play creature collection game, Aniimo. The trailer highlights creature variety, farming mechanics, a large city hub, and hints at co-op gameplay. Aniimo is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with sign-ups open for a closed beta.
Evomon codes (June 2026) for Coins, Balls, and Fruit
New Evomon codes are available for the Roblox creature collection game, offering players Coins, Balls, and Fruit to aid in monster collection and progression. The article lists active codes and explains how to redeem them within the game's settings menu. As Evomon recently launched, no codes have expired yet.
How to sign up for the Honkai: Nexus Anima Closed Beta Test
HoYoverse is opening a closed beta test, called the Evolution Test, for their new creature collection game, Honkai: Nexus Anima. The test will begin on July 9 for PC, iOS, and Android. Players can sign up by visiting the official website, logging into their HoYoverse account, and completing a questionnaire about their gaming history.
Fortnite's Popular Pokémon-Like Sprites Are Fueling a Player Surge — and 5 More Species Get Added This Week
Fortnite's battle royale mode is experiencing a surge in players due to its popular Pokémon-like Sprites feature. Five new species have been added this week, further fueling player engagement with this creature collection aspect.
Evomon codes (June 2026)
This guide provides active Evomon codes for Roblox players, offering free in-game items such as EXP Fruits, Advanced Balls, and coins. It also explains how to redeem these codes within the game and where to find future code updates through the Evomon Discord server.
Tomo: Endless Blue Planned for Nintendo Switch 2 - NintendoFuse
Indie studio Onibi has announced that Tomo: Endless Blue is planned for release on the Nintendo Switch 2, in addition to the previously confirmed PC version. The game features oceanic exploration, creature collection, and settlement building, with procedurally generated islands. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is subject to Nintendo's approval, and Mac and Linux versions are also planned.
Review: Lumen Tale: Memories of Trey (Nintendo Switch)
Lumen Tale: Memories of Trey for the Nintendo Switch is a creature collection game that draws heavy inspiration from the Pokémon franchise. While it features appealing 2D graphics, a decent story, and expansive exploration, its core mechanics, particularly the turn-based combat and creature capture system, are criticized for being overly complicated and frustrating. Despite its flaws, the game offers significant playtime and may appeal to fans of the genre.
Enders Workshop Announces TooneQuest — Coming to Steam July 2026
Enders Workshop has announced TooneQuest, a creature-collection and exploration game set to launch on Steam in July 2026. Players will explore five distinct islands, capture creatures called Toones, and unlock new traversal abilities. The game will feature Steam achievements and localization for English, French, and German.
High Times Interview at PAX East 2026
Yang Yang Entertainment's Lead Designer Carlos Valdez discusses their visual novel High Times, which features a donut-making simulation and characters inspired by modern archetypes and ex-partners. The game is set to release on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch in Spring. Valdez also revealed their next project, Spirit Rancher, a farming sim where players farm spirits, and expressed interest in creating JRPGs in the vein of Persona.
Temtem Pioneers is a co-op survival sandbox set in the Temtem MMO’s universe
Crema Games has officially announced Temtem Pioneers, a single-player and co-op survival sandbox set in the Temtem MMO's universe. The game, previously codenamed Project Downbelow, focuses on resource gathering, crafting, and base building, with over 200 Temtem to find and capture. The crowdfunding campaign for Temtem Pioneers has already surpassed its initial €90K goal.
A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap Below
The Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.
Palworld is getting some competition as Pokémon-like Temtem unveils survival spin-off Temtem: Pioneers
Developer Crema has announced Temtem: Pioneers, a survival spin-off of their creature-collecting game Temtem, which shares similarities with Palworld. The new title will feature creature collection, survival gameplay, and action combat, set in a new region called Downbelow. Crema is also crowdfunding the project via Kickstarter.
