13 Games for Monster Collecting that Compete with Pokémon and Palworld

Games like Pokémon and Palworld are very popular. It’s simply fun to collect the monsters contained in them and complete the collection. If you’re looking for alternatives to these two games, you might find your next game with the following list on MeinMMO. 

Which games were chosen for the list? The selected games differ significantly from each other. In some of them, collecting monsters is the main aspect, while in others, it’s just a nice addition. The order of the games presented here is chosen randomly.

What criteria were used for selection? We have listed games that

  • in some form involve collecting monsters
  • have already been released or from which we could at least get an impression
  • are available or will be available in Germany
  • have made a positive impression on us

For each of the games, we write about their respective strengths and weaknesses. This way, you can decide for yourself whether the game might be something for you.

Coromon – The Fast Monster Collecting Fun

Developer: TRAGsoft | Platform: PC, Switch, Mobile | Release Date in Germany: March 31, 2022 | Steam Rating: 86% from over 3,100 ratings

What kind of game is this? In Coromon, the continent Velua is thrown out of balance. A foreign threat attempts to manipulate the elemental powers of the world. To save the world from destruction, we travel through various biomes and collect the essences of six powerful titans. 

What we also collect are the Coromon. We are a freshly minted battle researcher of the technological organization Lux Solis. Our task is to explore the continent and study the creatures on it. 

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Coromon – Gameplay Trailer for the Pokémon Alternative in Beautiful Pixel Art

How many monsters are there to collect? With all forms and further evolutions, there are currently 124 Coromon to collect. This is somewhat less compared to many other collecting games on this list – but perfect for players who want to try such a game. After all, there were only 151 Pokémon at the beginning.

Pros
  • The points gained during leveling up can be manually distributed to stats
  • Shiny creatures have better stats 
  • Customizable options like stamina system, rule sets, or XP distribution 
  • Challenging puzzles in the environment
Cons
  • Ordinary story and shallow character depth
  • Long and sometimes tiring titan dungeons
  • In essence, there are hardly any unique mechanics
  • Few contents after the story campaign

On the next page, we continue with a major competitor of Pokémon – also regarding the anime.

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