Koltera

About

"Koltera is a single-player strategy game with approximately 37 hours of playtime. In this creature-collecting idler, you mine and train creatures to grow stronger and help you discover upgrades, new creatures, and trade with traders. With over 450 creatures to collect, 20 upgradable effects, and the ability to breed and min-max your creatures' genetics, Koltera offers a deep and engaging gameplay experience."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game is a fun creature raising idle game that offers a relaxing experience for players who enjoy collecting and upgrading creatures.
The developer is very responsive and actively implements player feedback, which enhances the overall experience and shows commitment to improving the game.
The art style is charming, and the mechanics of breeding and augmenting creatures provide a unique twist to the idle genre.

Progression is extremely slow, and the game lacks sufficient content and mechanics to keep players engaged over time.
The removal of offline progress has frustrated many players, as it requires the game to be left open for any meaningful advancement.
Many players feel the game is incomplete, with minimal gameplay loops and a lack of clear instructions or tutorials, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
56%
9%
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and repetitive, primarily revolving around mining and breeding mechanics that lack depth and engagement. Despite some unique creature mechanics, the overall experience feels barebones and unfulfilling, with players often left waiting for resources and grinding for minimal rewards. Recent updates have altered core mechanics, but many feel these changes have not improved the pacing or enjoyment of the game.
- “I've grown attached to all of the designs in the game, and thoroughly enjoyed each and every mechanic the game had to offer, even if I only figured out how to use them most efficiently late in the end game.”
- “I could definitely do it faster in hindsight with my understanding of the game's mechanics now, but figuring things out as I went along was part of the charm.”
- “It's not the best idler out there, but the creature mechanics feel unique in the genre.”
- “Starting the game over again basically from scratch with new mechanics and removing old ones should never be done.”
- “Gameplay loop is basically reduced to a few clicks per hour as you just set up your creature to mine, wait till you get enough ores to either sell and get like 2% faster stamina regen or augment/mutate your creature so you can hope (literally hope) for some good stat RNG.”
- “At the current state of the game, I just cannot recommend it; close to zero gameplay, just keep the app open as there's no offline progress (could be a bug).”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely described as "grindy," with players noting that while it offers charm and idle gameplay, it often requires significant time investment to achieve 100% completion, particularly through breeding and combining mechanics. Some players appreciate the grind as part of the experience, while others find it tedious and lacking in interaction. Overall, it caters to fans of collecting games but may not appeal to those seeking a more engaging or less time-consuming experience.
- “The game gets a bit more interesting once you can actually use the breeding mechanic (you unlock it relatively early but it's useless for most of the game as you can't afford the coin cost or the fable storage space), but this quickly turns into another grinding simulator of breeding/combining to get as close to a perfect 100% fable as possible.”
- “It's really grindy, and I really mean it.”
- “It's one of those grindy do something else while playing kind of games.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their aesthetic appeal and artwork, which many players consider the standout feature. However, some users express frustration with the offline rewards system, indicating a disconnect between the visual enjoyment and gameplay mechanics.
- “The artwork is the best part about the game, in my opinion.”
- “I really like the aesthetic and the monster collecting aspect.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The music in the game is described as calming and relaxing, providing a sense of reassurance to players. However, some users feel that additional music options or UI scaling could enhance the overall experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “Could use some music or UI scaling, but decent grab so far.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in overcoming challenges. However, players express a desire for more engaging content, such as additional quests and battle systems, to enhance the narrative experience.
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a high level of stability, with no glitches or issues encountered during gameplay.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a monetization model that is well-received, as it offers a demo version and is free of ads, enhancing the overall enjoyment for players.