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Abomi Nation
Developer Orange Pylon Games
Abomi Nation is a roguelike monster-taming RPG. Every playthrough will create a new version of Abomi Nation and provide a unique world with different Abomis for you to find. Explore your universe, watch your Abomis bond, and battle it out as your adventure unfolds in a way totally unique to you! From the Steam store page
130 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 13, 2026 · last updated Oct 13, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
83
LovedLoved
86 positive · 18 negative
95% range 74–89%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 86 | 18 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 2 | 0 | 21 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
96 of 115 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
83% recommend · 86 yes, 18 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 104 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (115 of 139 positive).
Players praise the game's charming monster designs and emotional permadeath system. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note performance issues like slowdown and poor optimization. [4][5][6] A few players criticize the UI and lack of mouse support. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [14]
It's sad to give this game a negative review, because the concept is great and I'm sure the devs really tried, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. Editing some points of my review due to a nice response from the devs about the custom game options. It fixes some of my issues, but also adds some new problems, so unfortunately I still didn't enjoy the game enough to recommend it. Positives: - Very cute …
- [1]
I had a cute little bee guy die to the first boss. I'm much later in the game now and my team still brings it up every now and again in dialogue. 10/10 would have my heart ripped out again
- [12]
I stopped playing this game for nearly two years because I was about to fight a boss and I was scared of losing one of my Abomis. I finally worked up the guts to play again and managed to beat the boss, only to lose my very first Abomi in the next area. I screamed at my computer in absolute horror and then sat in dead silence, staring at my screen for several minutes. My entire team mourned. One of my Abomis became …
- [4]
Positives: very refined gameplay - nearly every single mechanic is incredibly polished, fun to use and you are encouraged to use it without demanding it very accessible and replayable - Many different options to customize your runs and difficulty for your Preferences very little RNG to be found - almost all abomis are viable and the game tells you exactly how damage calculations go, what moves do what with abomis on …
- [2]
TLDR: Game is charming, addictive, and fun. Would recommend if you are willing to support an indie developer and pay the $20 full price. This game has so much charm to its characters and creature designs (sort of a so ugly they're cute approach). I was taken back by how much I liked talking to my team and interacting with NPCS. There are some shared dialogue between your teammates here and there but it isn't a big …
Summarised from 34 of the 130 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Abomi Nation talk about charming and unique monster designs; those who didn't talk about performance issues like slowdown on lower-end hardware. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 130 · most liked firstI had a cute little bee guy die to the first boss. I'm much later in the game now and my team still brings it up every now and again in dialogue. 10/10 would have my heart ripped out again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Some of our iconic beasts like Traffikrab and Pombomb make an appearance in Abomi Nation: Monster Rifts! 💜 We love to support our fellow indie monster-collecting game devs - if you're a fan of the genre, definitely check out the Kickstarter in the link!
neutral · AI labelView post →It's sad to give this game a negative review, because the concept is great and I'm sure the devs really tried, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. Editing some points of my review due to a nice response from the devs about the custom game options. It fixes some of my issues, but also adds some new problems, so unfortunately I still didn't enjoy the game enough to recommend it. Positives: - Very cute monster designs - Monster Collecting + Roguelike is a great idea - Multiple…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TL;DR: Really fun monster tamer that leans slightly into roguelike elements. Perfect if you want an experience similar to a nuzlocke. Positives: .Emulates the feel of a nuzlocke really well. .Super transparent battle system allows you to know exact numbers. Especially useful considering may battles are a matter of life and death. .Different options such as a hard mode and a custom mode are available from the very beginning .Replayability is a huge plus Neutral (for lack of a better word):…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🌀CROSSOVER #2/30: Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion by @snoozykazoo.com This hilarious comedy adventure game lends its iconic Apple Cats and Tangerine Dog to Abomi Nation: Monster Rifts! 🍎🐱🍊🐶 More crossovers every day on Kickstarter! See the full post: www.kickstarter.com/projects/470...
neutral · AI labelView post →As a warning to any potential buyer, my only emphasis will be regarding the game's marketing being (unintentionally) misleading, the roguelike tag can entirely be ignored. If you're looking for a roguelike game, this isn't one at all, however it's also a very good game, you've been warned. Very fun and unique take on the Monster Collection genre I've had the chance of beta testing, while it's not truly a roguelike in the proper sense of the term, it has slight rogue elements that help make it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Abomi Nation: Monster Rifts Kickstarter goes live TOMORROW! I'll be showing off a different crossover game all 30 days of the campaign, including bangers like Monster Sanctuary, Bug Fables, Placid Plastic Duck Simulator, and many more! Battle with ANYTHING! www.kickstarter.com/projects/470...
neutral · AI labelView post →🌀CROSSOVER #18/30: Ova Magica by @claudiathedev.bsky.social Many unique blobs (and their crossbreeds) are finding their way into Abomi Nation from the monster-taming/farming hybrid game, Ova Magica! More crossovers every day on Kickstarter! Full post: www.kickstarter.com/projects/470...
neutral · AI labelView post →A good concept for a game but poor execution. The design aesthetic itself is not a problem, but the naming conventions and designs are... inconsistent and kinda cheesy. The gameplay is slow and the framerate is bad so the game feels like it takes forever while you're not even accomplishing much. Fights are very matchup dependent which means they snowball based on who is your lead Abomi and the typing chart is unique so you really need to learn it before you attempt the game seriously. The UI is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Been back to work on Monster Rifts since the Kickstarter ended. Hoping to have lots more content to show off soon. 💪 In the meantime, if you want to try the first Abomi Nation game, it's on sale for 60% off right now in the Steam Autumn Sale! store.steampowered.com/app/1193590/...
neutral · AI labelView post →The Abomi Nation: Monster Rifts May dev blog is live! In it, I go over additions to the in-game mod creator and talk about some changes to old features from Abomi 1. Read it all here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/470...
neutral · AI labelView post →🌀CROSSOVER #4/30: Spirit City: Lofi Sessions by @spiritcitylofi.bsky.social These spirits normally help you relax in their cozy idle game, but they'll have to learn to battle in Abomi Nation: Monster Rifts! More crossovers every day on Kickstarter! Full post: www.kickstarter.com/projects/470...
neutral · AI labelView post →Just finished up the Abomi Nation Move Creator! Players will be able to create their own attacks without even needing to make their own animations. They can tweak existing moves in the game to get the effect they want! You can even upload your own sprites. 👀
neutral · AI labelView post →Abomi Showcase: Sami from Super Sami Roll! 🦖 This happy little Dinosaur-type rolls into Abomi Nation alongside some enemies from his game. @sonzaigames.bsky.social just launched their Kickstarter for Super Sami Roll 2! Be sure to check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/son...
neutral · AI labelView post →TLDR: Game is charming, addictive, and fun. Would recommend if you are willing to support an indie developer and pay the $20 full price. This game has so much charm to its characters and creature designs (sort of a so ugly they're cute approach). I was taken back by how much I liked talking to my team and interacting with NPCS. There are some shared dialogue between your teammates here and there but it isn't a big deal as it's only 2 or 3. Your team's interaction with death is also…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're entering the final 48 hours of the Abomi Nation: Monster Rifts Kickstarter! 😱 We need your help to hit our Nintendo Switch stretch goal - it's only ~$2K USD away! Every day, a new crossover game has been showcased. Tomorrow, I'm premiering a new trailer for Game #30!
neutral · AI labelView post →Announcing my new game, Abomi Nation: Monster Rifts! 🌌 • Recruit hundreds of Abomis! 👻 • High-stakes roguelike decisions! ⚔ • Dozens of indie crossovers! 🤝 • In-game Abomi creator! ✏ • Steam Workshop support! 🔧 The best way to support is to wishlist the game! store.steampowered.com/app/3131290/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Terrible UI: no mouse at all, no way to rebind 'basic' keys like 'select', really obfuscated stats/options, proportions of windows are all off, text too small for the window size, etc, etc.. Beyond that, the game is super slow and even doing the tutorial doesn't really teach you anything useful. I'm all for single-person devs executing on a vision, but this one is waaay too rough to recommend. Feels like it's still in beta. You have to be *really* into creature collectors to bear through…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Abomi Nation welcomes Wunter from @sonzaigames.bsky.social's Super Sami Roll! This massive sand worm is an issue for Sami in his first game. Don't let it take a bite out of your team! 🪱 Our Kickstarter is in 1 WEEK! We're so close to our goal of 200 followers! 🙏 www.kickstarter.com/projects/470...
neutral · AI labelView post →Abomi Nation: Monster Rifts is a roguelike monster-tamer. Build a new team every run from a massive pool of monsters, many of which come from different indie games! You'll also be able to create/share your own monsters on Steam Workshop! Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/470...
neutral · AI labelView post →New Abomi Showcase: Brisa from @sonzaigames.bsky.social's Super Sami Roll! 🌪 In the original game, Brisa would whip up tornadoes for Sami to use. So, that's exactly what it does in Abomi Nation! An Air-type if I've ever seen one.
neutral · AI labelView post →I REALLY enjoyed this game. Surprisingly, in a season of "mon game every month" I actually enjoyed this one the most (SMT V was too grindy, and Monster Rancher simply wasn't for me, and I got turned off from BDSP because of perma-EXP Share being back). But I love the Mystery Dungeon-esque feel of this game, the artstyle of the Abomis, the designs of the abomis, the WEALTH of options for the runs and within the runs... This game is another penny in the jar about why I barely support AAA games…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🌀CROSSOVER #20/30: Fae Tactics by @efkyo.bsky.social This iconic tactics game lends some of its cast of enemies to be recruitable monsters in Abomi Nation: Monster Rifts! More crossovers every day on Kickstarter! Full post: www.kickstarter.com/projects/470...
neutral · AI labelView post →I've gone back and forth on this game for a while, I really liked the premise and the cover art for it looked very cute and appealing. I was really disappointed with the actual in game art in comparison, the skedeerdle is very cute as pictured on the page here but in game is a kind of ugly gaudy bright green and all the abomis kind of looked like clip art, however it grew on me very quickly after seeing some game play footage so I went ahead and bought it. The game itself is very fun! The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I stopped playing this game for nearly two years because I was about to fight a boss and I was scared of losing one of my Abomis. I finally worked up the guts to play again and managed to beat the boss, only to lose my very first Abomi in the next area. I screamed at my computer in absolute horror and then sat in dead silence, staring at my screen for several minutes. My entire team mourned. One of my Abomis became traumatized. But now I feel like I must keep playing and win this, because it's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall, this game feels like it was built around the unique characters and battle system, and then the development team used some scotch tape to stick the rest of the game onto it. It could have been great, but it seems like the team worked really hard on what they were most interested in and dropped the ball on everything else. This has a really cute and creative premise, using permadeath and ever-changing maps is something that I can see a lot of gameplay possibilities for. But the game…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →R.I.P. Ice doggo...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute Roguelike monster-taming with permadeath kind of similar to play a Nuzlocke run in pokemon
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This week, I streamed the creation of a new Abomi live in the Abomi Nation Discord! I created its animations, then imported them into the game via the in-game mod tools! It was a lot of fun to work with an audience. 😎 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfHk...
neutral · AI labelView post →pokemon if it was a rougelike and wasn't the slowest paced game of all time so its like, actually good
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For nuzlocker enthusiasts :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really tried to like this game given my absolute love for creature collectors, but Pokemonesque mechanics don't mix well with roguelikes IMO. It seems that each run might take a significant time investment that I don't have.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Originally posted on [url=http://www.dragon-quill.net/abomi-nation/]Dragon Quill. Comments are enabled there. Abomi Nation is a roguelike mons RPG — essentially, an entire game built around a randomizer Nuzlocke. I think this is a pretty smart pairing — the biggest problem in mons games is that it’s infeasible for a single player to use more than a small fraction of the total roster, so by building the game around multiple playthroughs and randomizing your team each run, you get to appreciate…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Positives: very refined gameplay - nearly every single mechanic is incredibly polished, fun to use and you are encouraged to use it without demanding it very accessible and replayable - Many different options to customize your runs and difficulty for your Preferences very little RNG to be found - almost all abomis are viable and the game tells you exactly how damage calculations go, what moves do what with abomis on the Field and not just in battle. Even stating the exact crit chance of moves.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is really fun and I really enjoy the art style, but the slowdown glitch is annoying.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Random generation, new interesting mechanics, and *fantastic* puns. It's a slam dunk. A bit expensive tho.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm currently live in the Abomi Nation Discord animating a new Abomi for the game. Come see the process in action and say hi! discord.com/invite/GTzqg2F
neutral · AI labelView post →Dive into a nostalgic era of 2000s browser gaming with the Flash Game Vibes sale, ending February 20. Only 10 days remain to secure 80% off laid-back beekeeping sim Apico or 75% off Very Positive Abomi Nation 🕹️ Simple, cartoony art meets snappy arcade action ⚡️ #FlashGames #SteamSale #IndieGames
neutral · AI labelView post →If you can't choose your team, and you can't grind levels for bosses, then you don't really get much agency when it comes to having a successful run or not. The game's systems make it clear what the optimal move is in just about every scenario, yet even following the optimal path can lead to failure because of questionable design decisions. I'd prefer more skill-based gameplay. The game seemed promising for a while but quickly became frustrating because runs are more or less down to luck.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'd love to give this game a postive review, because I really enjoyed my time with it, but I ran into a bug at the end that makes me unable to finish the game, so I can't reccomend it sadly. The game itself is quite fun - its basically a Nuzlock made its own game. Its also more or less a rougelike, but the focus on this aspect isnt to heavy, Nuzlock definity describes it better. Your monsters stay dead when they die, and you also cant freely choose your team because you get a random monster…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i suck at writing reviews but: me like game :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fine, I'll admit it, I cheated on my playthrough of this, after the first two deaths of my party I would restart the game mid-battle whenever someone died to a super effective attack. I did not beat the game legitimately and I am a fraud.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a delight full of pain. You lost a friend? You will be aware that you lost that friend. I got two abomis to partner....and then 1 died immediately. So many deaths, so many victories, Can you succeed?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the most interesting takes on the creature capturing genre, and a very underrated one at that. The art style may look weird to some people at first, but I personally find it charming and it'll surely grow on you. The gameplay feels well designed and usually when something happens, I usually only have myself to blame for that mistake (maybe besides this one critical hit that costed me a member but it happens). The pacing feels nice too, no wild encounter felt too tedious and I usually…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my little dudes died and gave my onion PTSD 10/10 would play again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a dedicated nuzlocke game! Its pretty alright. I will say that it has basically no business having a crit stat. I got thrown into a surprise boss battle, and the first two member of my otherwise very strong, well adapted team, died to two consecutive critical hits. Some options to speed up animations would be great. Music is kinda annoying ngl, and the control scheme is a little bit of a nightmare, but thats fixable. All in all, I'm having fun, but I wish they would have put a bit more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Haven't played the game yet completely, but from what I've seen it's quite the interesting title. Right now though, there is an issue of optimization. Currently the game is at times unplayable due to slowdown despite using a computer that can play VR games on their highest quality without any issue. I'll repurchase this game when these issues are solved.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Been playing for hours. Love the game. Very Addicting. I still have not won yet, but we have been trying soul links lol. Found some minor bugs. Developer is very responsive and timely releasing patches Top Notch Work.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its good, its like a pokemon nuzlocke but done right. I've spent WAY too much time on it because its so addicting. Give it a try
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →EDIT: The described bugs are fixed now and the dev seems to be willing to fix them as they come. That is great. Original review: I wish I could give neutral reviews on Steam. For now, I recommend the game, with a few caveats: * The game feels like creature collector first and a roguelike second. Runs in this game seem to take a lot longer than you'd usually expect from a roguelike to the point that I'm actually splitting them in multiple sessions. I don't mind, since I know the drill from…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a really fun and cute game! Every run is different so it's really replayable! I'll be playing more. RIP to my Abomi, Sam.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A really fun game with charming art and gameplay, See my full review here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATe0yifCf-U
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Abomi Nation is a thoughtfully designed indie RPG developed by Orange Pylon Games and published by DANGEN Entertainment that reinterprets the familiar creature-collecting formula through the lens of roguelike structure and high-stakes decision-making. Rather than offering a fixed world and permanent party growth, the game places players on a mysterious island that is regenerated with each run, ensuring that no two journeys unfold in exactly the same way. This approach immediately sets the tone…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rouge-like monster tamer games are what I feel like is a bit rare but this game has some decent charm that makes it interesting enough. Its gameplay has similarities to tried and true nuzlocke runs as even though you can build up a solid team of what you have been given, its only a matter of time before one bad hit screws you over and the permadeath mechanic kicks in (at the very least you don't have to worry about group level grinding). In other words, it has a good amount of difficulty that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We are in a post Digimon Playthrough world. Working through the request Que starting with Abomi Nation! twitch.tv/prezofthecastle
neutral · AI labelView post →Not good at all. Sorry.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a pretty good monster-collecting roguelike. It has a lot monsters (but not too much) and plenty of items that can boost them. The only downside is that it can get monotonous quickly. A run of this game lasts 3+ hours and that's with animations turned off.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really really fun. Would recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely perfect game. Its a pokemon game designed around a nuzlocke challenge, so it is actually fun, balanced, and harder.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A love letter to Pokemon, it really embodies a Nuzlocke run. One of the most fun I've had with a game all year.
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