Game Groups > Gameplay feature: Monster capture / training

Games where capturing monsters (usually through combat or other violent means) is a major or minor gameplay element. First popularized by Pokémon and later Digimon games, it has become an expected though not required characteristic in monster breeder/tamer games.

A successfully captured monster may be later viewed in the player's inventory, bestiary, or equivalent interface. These captured monsters are frequently further manipulated for other purposes, such as converting them to become minions or companions. In other games, a captured monster may be sold or destroyed for the purposes of being processed as alchemic ingredients.

Note

Until further notice, the term 'monster' should be limited to creatures resembling fantasy-type or sci-fi manipulated creatures. Up to this point it is still unclear if 'monsters' is just a place holder name that may one day include any variation of life form, including people, domesticated animals, or even cybernetic entities. Until that line has been established, use popular use of the term 'monster' in gaming.

Limitations

  • A 'capture monster' feature must be explicitly expressed during gameplay.
  • Recruiting a monster or non-player character (NPC) does not constitute a 'capture monster' feature. The purposes of this feature is to identify games where a monster is captured without consent. Any formed of optional consent by the monster in mention should be excluded from this game group.

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Title Released Platforms Genres Moby Score
box cover thumbnail 9th Dawn III 2020 Nintendo Switch, iPhone (+5 more) Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV 2016 Xbox One, PlayStation 4 Action
6.6
box cover thumbnail Arc the Lad II 1996 PlayStation, PlayStation 3 (+2 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.9
box cover thumbnail BattlePets 2000 Windows Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Cassette Beasts 2023 Linux, Windows (+4 more) Role-playing (RPG)
8.2
box cover thumbnail Cheapshot 2018 iPhone, iPad Simulation
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box cover thumbnail Coromon 2022 Windows, iPhone (+4 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.5
box cover thumbnail Creature Clicker 2017 Windows Role-playing (RPG), Idle
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box cover thumbnail DelugeRPG 2009 Browser Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail DemiKids: Dark Version 2003 Game Boy Advance Role-playing (RPG)
6.8
box cover thumbnail DemiKids: Light Version 2003 Game Boy Advance Role-playing (RPG)
6.9
Densetsujū no Ana: Hole of the legend monster... 1999 PlayStation Role-playing (RPG)
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Devil Summoner: Kuzunoha Raidō tai Abaddon Ō Plus 2008 PlayStation 2 Action, Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 1997 SEGA Saturn, PlayStation (+1 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.3
box cover thumbnail Digimon Story: Lost Evolution 2010 Nintendo DS Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Digimon World DS 2006 Nintendo DS Role-playing (RPG)
7.2
Digimon World: Data Squad 2006 PlayStation 2 Role-playing (RPG)
5.4
box cover thumbnail Digimon World: Dawn 2007 Nintendo DS Role-playing (RPG)
7.1
box cover thumbnail Digimon World: Dusk 2007 Nintendo DS Role-playing (RPG)
6.9
box cover thumbnail Digimon: World Championship 2008 Nintendo DS Strategy / tactics
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box cover thumbnail Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei 1987 NES, BREW (+2 more) Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II 1990 NES, BREW (+2 more) Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Digital Monster Ver. WonderSwan 1999 WonderSwan Simulation
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box cover thumbnail Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories 2006 PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 Strategy / tactics, Role-playing (RPG)
8.0
box cover thumbnail Disgaea: Hour of Darkness 2003 PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 Strategy / tactics, Role-playing (RPG)
8.2
box cover thumbnail Dokapon: Monster Hunter 2001 Game Boy Advance Role-playing (RPG)
7.0
Dragon Quest Monsters 1 - 2: Hoshiori no Yūsha... 2002 PlayStation Role-playing (RPG), Compilation
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box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart 2003 Game Boy Advance Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2006 Nintendo DS Role-playing (RPG)
7.3
box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 2010 Nintendo DS Role-playing (RPG)
7.4
box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional 2011 Nintendo DS Role-playing (RPG)
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry no Wonderland 3D 2012 Nintendo 3DS Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride 2008 Nintendo DS, iPhone (+2 more) Role-playing (RPG)
8.2
box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest V: Tenkū no Hanayome 1992 SNES Role-playing (RPG)
7.8
box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest V: Tenkū no Hanayome 2004 PlayStation 2 Role-playing (RPG)
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Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon 2006 PlayStation 2 Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Dragon Warrior Monsters 1998 Game Boy Color, iPhone (+3 more) Role-playing (RPG)
8.3
box cover thumbnail Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Cobi's Journey 2001 Game Boy Color Role-playing (RPG)
7.6
box cover thumbnail Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Tara's Adventure 2001 Game Boy Color Role-playing (RPG)
7.3
box cover thumbnail Dungeon Keeper 1997 DOS, Windows (+1 more) Strategy / tactics
8.0
box cover thumbnail Dungeon Keeper 2 1999 Windows Strategy / tactics
8.2
box cover thumbnail Farmagia 2024 Windows, Nintendo Switch (+1 more) Action, Simulation
6.9
Favimon 2010 Browser Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy Tactics 1997 PlayStation, PlayStation 3 (+2 more) Strategy / tactics, Role-playing (RPG)
8.1
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2003 Game Boy Advance, Wii U Action, Strategy / tactics, Role-playing (RPG)
8.1
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy V 1992 SNES, PlayStation (+5 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.7
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2 2014 Windows Role-playing (RPG), Compilation
7.4
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2 2011 Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Role-playing (RPG)
7.5
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2: Lightning - Requiem of... 2012 PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2: Opponent - Gilgamesh 2012 PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 DLC / Add-on
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