Sakumon is out now in Early Access on Android. It brings yet another monster-collecting game to mobile, and is actually part of the Sakumon franchise. It’s an interactive toys-to-life series featuring physical blind-box figures that now connect to the mobile game.
The game comes from Montreal-based developer Saku Monsters. Since it’s currently in a soft launch, the developers say they chose Early Access so players can help shape its future while development continues. They already have another mobile title called Saku Monsters Origin, which launched in June 2024.
You play as a young kid, collect cute little monsters called Sakumon, raise them, battle against other players, and explore a cosy social hub island. You can build your own island, decorate it, customise your avatar and your space.
So, yes, it’s got crafting, monster taming, shared islands, mini-games, and all the chill social features that a lot of cosy games lately offer.
How to get the Sakumon boxes?
The game uses NFC technology. You can tap your real-life figures to your phone by scanning them into the game. Then, they appear alongside you as digital companions. You can raise them, swap between your favourites, battle with them, and bring your whole collection with you in-game.
The figures are available online through the Sakumon website, even if you probably haven’t spotted them in stores yet. Sakumon is bringing back the toys-to-life theme that disappeared for years after some pretty big companies struggled to make the idea stick.
As for the monsters themselves, they’re definitely cute and weird. You get companions like WEEFLE, which is basically a sleepy waffle beetle, and AXLE, a water-loving axolotl. The devs will be adding more to the list of the currently available companions.
Take a look at the game below. You can find it on the Google Play Store.
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