Monster Sanctuary

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Master the Monster Sanctuary! Delve deep into the Metroidvania inspired world of Monster Sanctuary, explore the expansive lands and call upon your monsters to lend their aid in and out of combat!

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Developer:
Moi Rai Games
Publisher:
Team17
Engine:
Unity 2017
Release date:
08 December 2020
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (50)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (4900)

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Master the Monster Sanctuary!

Delve deep into the Metroidvania inspired world of Monster Sanctuary, explore the expansive lands and call upon your monsters to lend their aid in and out of combat! Use their unique skills to fly, ride and brute force your way through environmental puzzles and precise platforming! The world is yours to traverse as you see fit, are you ready to take on the Sanctuary?

Collect, Evolve and Battle!

Your quest begins with a choice of an ancient spectral familiar, a wistful monster who will guide your first steps into the sanctuary. They will be by your side as you catch your first of 111 monsters. From here it is up to you to hatch, collect, evolve and train monsters from across the Sanctuary! Each possesses unique abilities and a skill tree for you to customise as your team grows in strength.

Battle it out in Strategic Combat!

Strategically order your attacks for maximum efficiency, stacking your attacks to deal devastating combos! Try out different team combinations and make use of synergies between your monsters. Encounter formidable foes, endurance challenges and train an unbeatable team!

Clash in PvP battles across the Globe!

Face off in a test of skill and ability in online player vs player! Gather and train monsters, max out their skill trees and take on friends and foes in an epic battle to have the last monsters standing!

Optional Game modes for more replayability

Added with the latest update, you can enable and combine optional Randomizer, Bravery and Permadeath game modes, making every playthrough a fresh and different experience.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows 7
Processor:
Dual-Core, 2.0 GHz
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB, Radeon HD 4870 512 MB
DirectX:
Version 10
Storage:
1 GB available space
Sound Card:
Windows Compatible Sound Card

recommended*

OS:
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor:
Dual-Core, 3.0 GHz
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
GeForce GTS 450 or Equivilant
DirectX:
Version 10
Storage:
2 GB available space
Sound Card:
Windows Compatible Sound Card

User reviews

Larry David
Recommended | 10 May 2026
48.3h played

I'm not into the monster collector genre by any means, but this turn-based rpg awakened a longing in me for a more simpler, relaxing time when you could enjoy your game slowly and take in it's atmosphere. This is what I

Helpful: 9
Supreme Meep
Recommended | 05 May 2026
21.5h played

The spritework and animations are absolutely enchanting. Love the ability to use, say, a blob from the beginning of the game for as long as you want. Seems like every monster is good. The combat system is interesting.

Helpful: 0
Keepitonehunid
Recommended | 28 Apr 2026
61.5h played

If you like strategy turn-based monster catching RPGs like Pokemon and Digimon then this game is definitely worth a try. Everything is great from the art-style to story and the music. The only thing that I dislike is

Helpful: 2
Romunder
Recommended | 29 Apr 2026
49.9h played

Team customization is quite nice and varied paths for how you want to build our your Monster Team. The story isn't particularly strong but the simplicity itself is quite charming. Sprites animation has a ton of charm

Helpful: 2
madruga.jr
Recommended | 18 May 2026
29.8h played

A fun RPG with beautiful pixel art graphics with a rich world and interesting scenarios. The turn-based battle system is engaging and there are tons of secrets to discover through all the maps. I've been playing it for

Helpful: 2
toddcmz
Not recommended | 17 May 2026
2.2h played

Another candidate for neutral, really. Someone who wants to manage a lot of intricate stat details for a large team will find something to like here. The pixel art is excellent. The platforming is at best forgettable

Helpful: 5