Summary
Just one day after opening a Kickstarter funding goal, the solo-developedMonsterpatchhas surpassed its target total, promising a monster-collecting RPG to be released for PC in December 2025. The game draws heavy inspiration from retroPokemongames while also bringing in a taste ofStardew Valley, offering fans of creature battling and relaxing sims a heavy dose of nostalgia with this new title.
A number ofgames inspired byPokemonhave found success in recent years, withPalworldamong the most prominent launches to catch the eye ofPokemonfans. The popularity ofPalworldhas largely been attributed to its introduction of new gameplay mechanics not found in thePokemonseries, andMonsterpatchlooks to utilize a similar strategy with the implementation of familiar elements not yet present in thePokemongames.
Launched onKickstarteron June 09, 2025,Monsterpatchsoared past its initial funding target of $15,000 in just 16 minutes, with an impressive $74,000 raised, at the time of writing. According to the Kickstarter page,Monsterpatchis a “love letter to retro monster collecting games” and will see players taking on the role of a young wizard capturing and caring for magical creatures while learning powerful spells, exploring a floating continent, and customizing their hometown.Monsterpatchwill include a mix of monster-battling RPG elements along with farming and crafting mechanics like those inStardew Valley. The title will also include a Townsfolk recruitment system, similar to theAnimal Crossinggame franchise, bringing a unique gameplay system that puts a refreshing twist on thePokemonformula.
Monsterpatch Kickstarter Trailer
Adding to the similarities betweenMonsterpatchandold-schoolPokemonvideo games, this new title will utilize top-down pixelated graphics and selectable user interfaces for battling, farming, interacting, and more. The creature MoNs will also belong to two of 9 Houses, similar to the Types that the pocket monsters are categorized under. These Houses are named Fireborn, Atlantian, Overgrowth, Dragoon, Whimsical, Nightwatch, Brawler, Ironclad, and Mystic. Each House rules over a city on the floating continent, and the Houses themselves are controlled by a powerful Archwizard that must be defeated in monster battle. Players can choose from 6 “starter” MoNs plus two companion creatures, as they set out to master their wizarding spellbook, customize their town, and uncover the hidden secrets ofMonsterpatch.
WhileMonsterpatchlooks to bring a satisfying blend of creature-capturing and life-sim gaming, some fans are already worried that the title is too similar to existingPokemongames and may be faced with litigation from Nintendo. Audiences shared these exact concerns prior toPalworldgetting hit with a Nintendo lawsuit, and many are now keeping their fingers crossed thatMonsterpatchwill be able to launch without any development or legal hurdles.
