After originally launching on Steam’s Early Access, Studio Aurum is ready to release the finished version of Monster Crown later this year. Working with publisher SOEDESCO, they plan to release the game on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on October 12th. Of course, PC players don’t have to wait to begin their journey as the early access is planned to run until the finished version releases.

If this is the first you are hearing of this turn-based JRPG, it takes place in a dark world where monsters rule and make pacts with them to hunt, battle, tame, and breed monsters to create your own legacy. With a history of sadistic rulers and heroic saviors, the island faces another threat in the form of a malicious young woman seeking power. It’s up to you and the monsters you make pacts with to prevent the return of tyranny.

If you are a fan of the Pokemon series and are looking for a darker, slightly more realistic take on this form of a fantasy world, then Monster Crown might be what you are looking for. With a current 90% positive rating from Steam Early Access, it definitely seems promising!