Prepare to embark on an enthralling journey into fun open-world games, where an abundance of extraordinary creatures await your discovery and mastery. These captivating creature collector games are set in vast and immersive open-world landscapes. Immerse yourself within realms brimming with fantastical beasts, each possessing unique powers and captivating allure.
Whether you seek epic battles, breathtaking vistas, or an unyielding sense of wonder, these games will transport you to a world where the possibilities are as boundless as your imagination. Let the quest for extraordinary creatures in boundless open worlds begin!
10 Bugsnax
Journey to the whimsical Snaktooth Island, a place where half-bug, half-snack creatures roam. As an excited journalist, you’ll roam this delightful and mysterious land to document and capture the elusive creature called Bugsnax. These tasty creatures possess transformative properties, turning limbs and body parts into delectable snacks when consumed. Solve puzzles, strategize, and use inventive gadgets to catch more Bugsnax.
But beware, the more you indulge in these culinary critters, the more the island's enigmatic secrets unfold. Immerse yourself in a charming and quirky adventure, uncovering the island's hidden mysteries and forging bonds with endearing characters in this delightfully bizarre game.
9 Digimon World: Next Order
In Digimon World: Next Order, enter the digital realm as a chosen Tamer transported to the Digital World. Tasked with saving it from impending doom, you must team up with two Digimon partners. Train, raise, and bond with your Digimon companions as they evolve and battle against various foes. Explore expansive, dynamic environments, interact with other Tamers, and uncover the truth behind the world's turmoil.
Make crucial decisions that influence your Digimon's development, behavior, and evolution paths. With real-time combat and a deep, engaging narrative, embark on an epic adventure to restore balance and forge unbreakable bonds with your digital allies in this thrilling Digimon RPG.
8 Monster Crown
In the troubled region of Crown Island, you take on the role of a monster tamer. The world is infested with dangerous and unpredictable creatures. Armed with the ability to breed and fuse these formidable creatures, you must embark on a quest to restore peace and prevent the resurrection of a powerful monster lord in Monster Crown.
Forge alliances, explore a vast open world, and confront dark forces seeking to exploit the monsters' potential. With a compelling narrative, unique monster customization, and a morally ambiguous world, challenge the status quo and shape the destiny of Crown Island in this enthralling monster-taming adventure.
7 Temtem
Dive into the breathtaking Airborne Archipelago, a vibrant world inhabited by mysterious and adorable creatures known as Temtem. As a young tamer, embark on an epic journey to become the greatest Temtem tamer of all time. Explore diverse islands, capturing and training an array of Temtem with distinct abilities and personalities. Engage in strategic turn-based battles against other tamers, both in solo and co-op play.
Unravel a captivating story, encounter rival tamers, and confront the evil Clan Belsoto seeking to control the power of Temtem for their nefarious ambitions. With a dynamic living world and an ever-expanding roster of creatures, Temtem delivers an engaging and exciting multiplayer creature-collection adventure.
6 Pupperazzi
Immerse yourself in a charming and delightful world as a freelance photographer with a twist – your subjects are adorable dogs! Roam through picturesque and quirky locations, from bustling city streets to serene countryside settings, in search of the perfect canine shot. Capture endearing moments and striking poses of various pups, each with unique personalities.
Earn rewards and upgrade your equipment, unlocking new areas and playful props for even more captivating photoshoots. As you build a reputation in the world of Pupperazzi, uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and forge heartwarming connections with these lovable furballs in this fun and joyful photography adventure.
5 Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin
Dive into an epic and heartwarming RPG adventure set in the vibrant and dangerous world of Monster Hunter. In Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, you inherit a mysterious Rathalos egg and form an unbreakable bond with your newly hatched Monstie companion. Journey across diverse landscapes, uncover ancient secrets, meet more Monsties, and confront the looming threat of the Wings of Ruin prophecy that could spell doom for the world.
Embark on thrilling turn-based battles, harnessing the power of kinship with your Monstie to face powerful foes and unleash devastating combos. With a captivating story, stunning visuals, and a deep monster-taming system, you’ll have what it takes to save the realm from impending catastrophe.
4 Monster Museum
Your mission is to collect, preserve, and showcase a vast array of mythical creatures, legendary beasts, and fearsome monsters as the curator of a unique museum dedicated to monsters. Explore diverse landscapes and engage in thrilling expeditions to discover and capture elusive specimens. Each monster possesses its own habitat, behaviors, and abilities, providing endless opportunities for research and observation.
As the museum grows, attract visitors, share captivating monster lore, and organize exciting exhibitions. Unravel the mysteries of these legendary creatures and create an immersive and educational experience in the Monster Museum, where the line between fantasy and reality blurs.
3 ISO
In this lush post-apocalyptic Earth, you join a robot named Nem0-1. Together you are tasked with exploring this post-human world and taking pictures of the animals that have been left behind to thrive. Taking pictures of the critters will help fill your Compendium and unravel the mysteries that have been left behind on this planet.
Make sure to get all of them, but beware as there are contamination areas, and some of the animals aren’t friendly towards humans. While ISO does not have a traditional ending like other games, it allows for massive exploration and has a robust camera system to capture the animals in realistic photos.
2 Cassette Beasts
Embark on an enthralling and nostalgic RPG adventure set on an isolated and mysterious island. As two friends, you’ll explore a world where ancient technology and fantastical creatures intertwine. Uncover the power of cassette tapes that allow you to transform into awe-inspiring "Beasts" with unique abilities and strengths. Traverse lush landscapes, solve challenging puzzles, and unravel the island's enigmatic past.
Capture and fuse various creatures, combining their skills to create formidable companions. Dive into turn-based battles against bizarre foes and colossal bosses. With its striking pixel art, rich storytelling, and innovative gameplay mechanics, Cassette Beasts offers an enchanting and thrilling journey through a world where music and monsters converge.
1 Slime Rancher 2
Playing as Beatrix LeBeau, an intrepid Slime Rancher, you journey to Rainbow Island. You’ll explore new regions, uncovering untamed landscapes and exotic slimes with unique behaviors and abilities. Master the art of slime taming, constructing vast ranches to nurture and harvest these adorable and sometimes mischievous creatures.
Discover hidden secrets, encounter intriguing characters, and embark on thrilling quests that will lead to the discovery of ancient mysteries. With expanded gameplay mechanics, charming visuals, and a heartwarming narrative, Slime Rancher 2 invites you to delight in the joy of ranching and immerse yourself in a delightful and imaginative world.