Monster collectors like Pokémon are usually classic role-playing games that offer you turn-based combat. A new sci-fi game on Steam turns the tables and lets you breed monsters for shooter gameplay. Thus, the title lands in the Steam charts.
Which game is it? Pokémon-likes
or creature collectors, as described by Steam, are usually turn-based role-playing games that strongly orient themselves around the Nintendo series. The freshly released Voidling Bound by developer Hatchery Games does one thing very differently.
In the sci-fi game, you breed your own creatures as usual and develop them further. You then control these monsters in battle, but as a 3rd-person shooter. You can see the trailer for the game here:
Breed monsters to defeat aliens
What kind of game is Voidling Bound? In your base, you breed small monsters that you find in eggs. They not only look different, but they also have various abilities, elements, and approaches to gameplay. In battle, you then take control of one of these monsters and fight against alien hordes.
To do this, you improve your monsters and try to create the optimal Pokémon alien creatures. The battles take place in various areas that you need to clear. This changes the environment, and you can take on increasingly difficult missions to improve your creature repertoire.
As shown in the trailer, the direct 3rd-person shooter gameplay is reminiscent of games like Ratchet & Clank. Not every monster seems to focus on ranged combat; you can see some creatures engaging in direct combat.
For collection-hungry players, there is also a collection that you can complete for the different areas.
How does the game perform at release? The game was released on June 9, 2026, and as of June 10, 5:40 PM, it has climbed to 5th place among the top sellers on Steam, surpassing games like Path of Exile 2 – which is currently massively discounted – and perennial favorites like Apex Legends and Wuthering Waves (source: SteamDB).
Even the first Steam reviews paint a positive picture. Currently, the game stands with over 500 reviews at Very Positive
(94% positive).
Until June 23, 2026, you can purchase Voidling Bound with a small discount for €22.94 instead of €25.49. If you’re still unsure, you can also play the free demo. More recommendations for current offers on Steam can be found here: You can currently save a lot even before the Steam Summer Sale and be occupied until September: 5 games under €20
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