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Creature Keeper

Released: 5/8/2025

Critics
62
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Users
69

Score Breakdown

61.7

Critic Average

9 reviews

69

Steam User Score

125 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-7.1

62 vs 69

Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-7.1

Average of both sources

Review Disparities

Positive = critic higher than usersNegative = critic lower than users

Each point represents a critic review. Hover for details. Positive = critic higher than users. Negative = critic lower.

5/20/2025

Launch Window

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.

50

50/100

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5/19/2025

Launch Window

Creature Keeper demonstrates a promising foundation, but it requires considerable refinement to truly realize its potential and become a consistently enjoyable adventure.

50

50/100

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5/14/2025

Launch Window

Creature Keeper is a new spin on monster-taming, bursting with heart, clever writing, and a gameplay loop that kept me coming back for 'just one more creature

75

75/100

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5/11/2025

Launch Window

Creature Keeper is a decent excursion for old-school RPG fans, but players seeking a more robust gaming experience may be left disappointed.

50

50/100

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5/8/2025

Launch Window

Creature Keeper is an incredibly unique game that feels like a combination of Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda.

80

80/100

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5/8/2025

Launch Window

As far as monster collection games go, Creature Keeper is certainly an interesting one that does things differently than other titles in the genre. However, bugs and poor AI on the monsters themselves kept me from fully enjoying the experience and made my monsters feel more like pets than valuable combat companions.

70

70/100

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5/8/2025

Launch Window

Creature Keeper is an adorable creature collecting game that sets itself apart with its large number of mechanics and by encouraging the player to thoroughly get to know each type of creature.

70

70/100

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5/8/2025

Launch Window

Creature Keeper is a promising attempt and the monster collecting genre. Unfortunately, combat and rather shallow collection mechanics keep this game from reaching the true potential promised by the premise.

40

40/100

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5/8/2025

Launch Window

Creature Keeper is a charming yet flawed adventure that struggles to fully deliver on its potential. While it offers a heartfelt story, colorful creature designs, and a robust creature management system, its enjoyment is frequently hampered by technical issues, clunky combat, and overall incomplete feel. There’s a genuinely fun experience here, but it’s one that’s constantly interrupted by bugs and unfinished features.

70

70/100

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