Best monster collecting games for Android
Monster collecting games revolve around catching wild creatures, then raising, breeding and training them into a team that holds its own in battle.
26 games ranked · How we rank
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A deep, long-running monster collector with real-time duels and team events, best for players who enjoy a standing weekly routine.
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A creature collector where your Palmon run the homestead, best for players who enjoy survival crafting with a collecting hook.
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A free, generous-feeling card battler whose merging system gives the collection grind a clear purpose.
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A deep, free dragon collector with real-time PvP and weekly events, best suited to patient players who enjoy long-term progression.
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A slow, generous collecting game where every monster is an instrument; best for patient builders who enjoy tinkering.
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A deep, free monster-collecting RPG with a long campaign and lively online duels, best for players who enjoy team optimization.
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A cheap, content-rich monster-catching RPG that pairs a solo campaign with online leagues and guilds, though in-app purchases sit alongside the paid download.
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A free pixel dragon collector that mixes breeding and village building with arena battles and guild raids, for players who want strategy with their collecting.
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A deep, long-running dragon collection game that rewards patient players, with ads and in-app purchases part of the deal.
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Number 10: EvoCreo - Pocket Monster Game
ilmfinity - Creator of Monster Adventure Games
4.4 out of 5 (55.5K) 1M+ installs
A deep, offline-friendly monster-catching RPG with a huge roster, best for players who want a long campaign and arena duels.
More of the best monster collecting games
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11
Pokémon Champions
The Pokémon Company
4.7
5M+
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12
Amikin Village: Magic Sim RPG
Helio Games
4.3
1M+
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13
Pokémon GO
Scopely Explore, Inc.
3.5
500M+
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14
Monster Hunter Now
Scopely Explore, Inc.
4.5
5M+
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15
Coromon
Freedom Games LLC
4.6
1M+
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16
Lumi Master
BILIBILI
4.2
500K+
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17
DIGIMON UP
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
4.1
1M+
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18
Jurassic World Alive
Ludia Games Inc.
4.2
10M+
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19
Voidpet Dungeon
Voidpet
4.5
1M+
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20
Summoners War
Com2uS
3.9
50M+
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21
WyrmWild: Monster Trail Global
Maw3id موعد
4.2
100K+
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22
Puzzle & Dragons
GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.
3.9
10M+
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23
Pokémon Quest
The Pokémon Company
4.2
10M+
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24
Aniimo
Pawprint Studio
3.6
1M+
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25
Siralim Ultimate
Thylacine Studios, LLC
4.7
10K+
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26
Monster Collector: Card Battle
brain
4.3
100K+
About monster collecting games
Rare spawns, new areas and evolutions give reasons to keep going back, and the better ones have enough variety in creatures and moves that no two teams play the same way. Some are built around short sessions and simple taps that are easy to pick up and put down. Others lean on breeding systems, type matchups and stat planning, for players who enjoy spreadsheets as much as battles. They also differ in battle depth, how creatures are obtained and how much waiting or spending stands between you and the ones you want.
What to look for
- Check how creatures are obtained, because capture in the field, eggs, breeding and paid summons lead to very different experiences.
- Look at the battle system, since turn-based type matchups, real-time dodging and auto-battling ask for different levels of attention.
- See whether breeding or evolution is included, as that decides how much long-term planning the game supports.
- Find out how the game makes money, because energy timers, loot boxes and one-off purchases shape how often you can play.
- Confirm whether the game works offline, which matters if you want to play on a commute or in places without a steady connection.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.