Monster Sanctuary

December 7, 2020 Moi Rai Games Team17
Platform Role-playing (RPG) Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS) Adventure Indie
PS4 Linux PC Mac XONE Switch
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A pixel art monster collecting game featuring sideview visuals, metroidvania like exploration and challenging turn based combat.
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Release Date December 7, 2020
Developer Moi Rai Games
Publisher Team17
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Fantasy
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