Temtem review

Temtem is the online option. Crema built it as an always-online creature collector, so other tamers share the world with you, and you can team up with a friend for dual battles whenever you like. The Steam page lists 165 creatures across 7 islands, with breeding, Luma and Umbra variants to hunt and Lairs to clear. For competitive players there is a ranked-style mode with a pick and ban phase: each player picks 8 Temtem, bans rivals' choices and ends with a squad of 5. You can also buy and decorate a house. The minimum spec is light at 4 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage, but a broadband connection is required, even for the story campaign. The list price is $44.99 and it was 80% off at $8.99 when we checked on November 11, 2026. It ranks last because the always-online requirement and full price weigh against it for solo players.

Who it is for

players who want an online monster collector with PvP

Price

$44.99 list price on Steam (on sale for $8.99 when checked on November 11, 2026).

Tame 165 unique creatures across 7 vibrant islands, battle other tamers, tackle mythical Lairs, chase Luma & Umbra variants, and breed your favorite Tems
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• 165 creatures to tame across 7 islands, per the Steam page
• Always-online world where you see other tamers around you
• Co-op with a friend in dual battles at any time
• Competitive mode with a pick and ban phase: choose 8 Temtem, battle with 5
• Breeding, Luma and Umbra variants, Lairs and player housing

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The only MMO on this list, with live PvP and co-op
• Strength: Minimum spec is just 4 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage
• Strength: Was 80% off at $8.99 when checked on November 11, 2026
• Weakness: Always online: needs a broadband connection even for the story
• Weakness: $44.99 list price outside sales
• Weakness: Windows only on Steam

Key facts

• Developer: Crema
• Publisher: Balor Games
• Released on Steam: Sep 6, 2022
• Creatures: 165
• Minimum RAM: 4 GB

Where it ranks

Temtem is No. 10 in our Best Monster Games verdict.