May 8, 2025
Fervir

Creature Keeper

An off-beat monster collector romp through unfunny writing and cathartic action that has enough passion on display to warrant a pass, but struggles to plot its course beyond that.

66%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

stability, grinding

71% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 2 reviews

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Creature Keeper is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Fervir and was released on May 8, 2025. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Creature Keeper" is a monster-taming simulation game where players collect, train, and battle creatures in a vibrant fantasy world. Build and manage your own magical habitation, discover rare and exotic creatures, and test your skills in strategic turn-based combat. With numerous customization options and a variety of landscapes to explore, create a unique experience in this enchanting adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Creature Keeper offers a fun and engaging combat system where players fight alongside their creatures, creating a unique gameplay experience.
The game features charming visuals, witty dialogue, and a variety of creatures, making it enjoyable for fans of the creature collector genre.
The progression system, including the bestiary and gardening mechanics, adds depth and encourages players to explore and interact with the game's world.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and quality of life issues, including clunky menus and unreliable creature AI, which can detract from the overall experience.
Combat can feel unsatisfying, with player attacks lacking impact and the creature abilities often being difficult to manage effectively.
The game lacks interactivity in its world and can feel repetitive, with many quests and mechanics not being well-explained or rewarding.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
60%
9%
The story of the game is generally regarded as simple yet charming, with a good sense of humor and engaging world-building that surpasses typical expectations for the creature collection genre. While some players found the narrative compelling and enjoyable, others noted a slow start and issues with quest clarity that detracted from their overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many appreciated the light-hearted dialogue and character interactions, suggesting that the story, while not groundbreaking, adds a pleasant layer to the gameplay.
- “Creature Keeper is an incredibly innovative monster collection game with a fantastic story, awesome creatures, and a fun and balanced action combat system.”
- “The storyline so far is well-written and has a good sense of humor.”
- “Having finished the game, I'd say it's worth playing; I enjoyed the story quite a lot. It has some good humor and writing, and some of the creatures are quite cool too.”
- “The storyline took a while to pick up, making it hard to stay invested initially.”
- “The way the story kicks off comes out of nowhere, and you don't get any explanation for the people who basically start your journey for you.”
- “Collecting monsters and having quests to do with them was fun, until you realize that almost all of the quests for each creature are exactly the same.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
46%
12%
The gameplay is generally praised for its responsive controls, charming aesthetics, and a unique blend of mechanics reminiscent of Zelda and Pokémon, offering a fun and engaging experience. However, some players find the combat system overly simplistic and the creature capturing mechanic unsatisfying, indicating that while the game is enjoyable, it still has rough edges and areas needing improvement. Overall, it provides a fresh take on the creature-collecting genre, with a balance of depth and simplicity that appeals to a wide range of players.
- “The game is straightforward and intuitive, with many different options to customize your personal gameplay.”
- “The creatures are fun and powerful, the gameplay feels unique and varied enough to be interesting without overcomplicated or clunky mechanics.”
- “A charming RPG where the gameplay is like a mix of Zelda and Pokémon!”
- “The simplistic mechanics: the rock-paper-scissors style weakness system felt too basic and didn't significantly impact combat strategies.”
- “The gameplay really is simple when you get down to it, there's nothing new really as far as creature collecting goes after the first area, it's just that the creatures are different, and the creatures you use don't seem to matter as long as they're simply powerful creatures.”
- “The storytelling mechanics, creature AI, onboarding tutorial, user interfaces, all feel like they need a lot more improvement.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Creature Keeper" is widely praised, with players enjoying the witty writing, engaging character interactions, and amusing animations. Many find the dialogue charming and light-hearted, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience, despite some technical issues that add an unintended layer of humor. The game's quirky humor and funny combat moments, such as bosses being easily defeated, further enhance its comedic appeal.
- “Creature Keeper is really funny; I am quite enjoying this game.”
- “Some of the writing and characters were genuinely funny to me too.”
- “The dialogue is really funny and charming.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
23%
8%
The music in the game receives high praise, with many users highlighting its excellence and likening it to classic titles like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy. The soundtrack complements the cute art style and enhances the overall experience, contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere. While some reviews mention that the music is one of the standout features, opinions on other aspects of the game vary.
- “The soundtrack is excellent; it is really, really good.”
- “I will say this though, both the art style and music are phenomenal.”
- “The music is exemplary, and it often reminds me of Dragon Quest in that way.”
- “It tells a wonderful story and has some fantastic music, but sadly these are the only two parts about it that are good.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming aesthetic, reminiscent of classic SNES RPGs, with cute visuals and beautiful map art that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with UI and graphical errors, such as incorrect button prompts and navigation difficulties. Overall, the art style and animations contribute positively to the game's appeal, making it a recommended choice for fans of the genre.
- “But the map art style is gorgeous...”
- “I will say this though, both the art style & music are phenomenal.”
- “There are plenty of UI and graphical errors as well, such as button prompts being incorrect, and navigating the seed garden menu is a complete nightmare.”
- “The aesthetic vibe is very much like a SNES RPG of old, like Secret of Mana, which is a joy for a fella like me.”
- “I started it back up again and haven't played much, but I love the art style and animations.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
86%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting various bugs and visual glitches, particularly in the final third of the game. While some users have not experienced game-breaking issues, the overall consensus indicates that the game is quite buggy, which detracts from the experience.
- “The game seems bug-free so far.”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues during my playthrough.”
- “The performance is smooth, and I haven't experienced any crashes.”
- “Now that I beat it, I can say for sure that the last third is buggy with sprites not overlaying correctly in places.”
- “The game is still a bit buggy, especially near the end.”
- “If this was an early access release, I still wouldn't give it a pass because there are so many bugs and glitches it's hard to play for more than a couple of minutes without something feeling off.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious due to convoluted map navigation and random creature respawns, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay. While the mix of monster management, farming, and exploration is appealing, the randomized rarity of skills makes the farming process feel like a slog, even with reroll options available. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a mixed bag, combining charm with frustration.
- “The map is convoluted and kind of tedious to navigate; you'll have creatures respawn every time you leave and come back at random.”
- “Farming for skills is a bit of a slog given they have randomized rarity, and even using the reroll system doesn't guarantee that you'll get a better rarity.”
- “Exploration, farming, monster collecting.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Creature Keeper is praised for its emotional depth, with players highlighting its wholesome narrative that evokes strong feelings, even leading some to tears. The game's approach to the creature collector genre adds a cozy and heartfelt experience that resonates with players.
- “The story made me cry real tears!”
- “Creature Keeper is a cozy little top-down RPG that takes a more wholesome approach to the creature collector genre.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for its weapon mechanics, suggesting that the default weapon should be adjusted to improve gameplay, particularly regarding the boomerang. Additionally, the shield is seen as a valuable addition, indicating that players may be willing to invest in enhancements that significantly impact their experience.