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 (Year ) 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 Arc the Lad II (1996) PlayStation, PSP (+2 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.7
box cover thumbnail BattlePets (2000) Windows Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Coromon (2022) Windows, Nintendo Switch (+1 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.5
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... (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 (1998) SEGA Saturn, PlayStation (+1 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.5
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, J2ME (+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... (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)
7.4
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, Android (+2 more) Role-playing (RPG)
8.2
box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest V: Tenkū no Hanayome (2004) PlayStation 2 Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest V: Tenkū no Hanayome (1992) SNES Role-playing (RPG)
7.7
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, Android (+3 more) Role-playing (RPG)
8.2
box cover thumbnail Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Cobi's Journey (2001) Game Boy Color Role-playing (RPG)
7.7
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
8.1
Favimon (2010) Browser Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy Tactics (1997) PlayStation, PSP (+5 more) Strategy / tactics, Role-playing (RPG)
8.2
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)
7.6
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)
7.7
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light (2009) Nintendo DS Role-playing (RPG)
7.2
box cover thumbnail Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku (1997) PC-98, Windows Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Global Pokédex Plus (2009) Browser Simulation
n/a
Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge (2014) iPhone, iPad (+1 more) Adventure, Educational
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box cover thumbnail Jade Cocoon 2 (2001) PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 Role-playing (RPG)
7.5
box cover thumbnail Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu (1998) PlayStation, PSP (+2 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.6
box cover thumbnail Keitai Denjuu Telefang 2: Power (Limited) (2002) Game Boy Advance Role-playing (RPG)
n/a

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