Akupara Games and Mankibo have announced that Montabi launches on August 6, 2026 for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG, as well as Xbox Series. A demo is already available on PC, with an updated version arriving during Steam Next Fest: June 2026 Edition starting June 15.
Tame, Collect and Battle in a Roguelike Adventure
According to the Steam page, Montabi blends creature collecting, deck building and roguelike progression into a tactical loop built around assembling a team of three Montabi.
Each creature comes with its own abilities, synergies and combat roles, giving players endless ways to build a squad capable of saving the city from villainous threats.
Build the Perfect Montabi Team
Every Montabi has a unique ability set, and combining three of them opens up a huge range of strategies. Players can:
- Collect devices to boost their team
- Equip charms for passive bonuses
- Chart branching paths through each run
The goal is to create a lineup that can adapt to unpredictable encounters and maximize synergy.
Evolve, Train and Unlock New Skills
As you progress, your Montabi level up, evolve into stronger forms and unlock new card abilities. These evolutions expand your tactical options and reshape your deck, allowing deeper strategies with every run.
Work together with your team and you can overcome even the toughest villains.
Outsmart Enemies on a 3x3 Grid
Combat unfolds on a 3x3 tactical grid, where positioning and timing matter as much as raw power.
Each Montabi’s abilities interact differently with the board, creating a puzzle like layer to every battle.
And when things get rough, you can always stop by a café to recover health before diving back into the fight.
Choose Your Trainer and Playstyle
Montabi lets players pick from multiple trainers, each offering a distinct approach:
- Precise positioning
- Aggressive frontline brawling
- Support focused strategies like feeding and buffing
But be careful. Like the king in chess, if your trainer falls, the run ends.
Over 60 Montabi to Discover
More than 60 Montabi are planned for release, each with its own personality, abilities and playstyle.
Experiment, mix favorites, or chase the perfect synergy. The game encourages trying everything.
A Fresh Take on Creature Collecting
With its roguelike structure, tactical grid combat and evolving creature roster, Montabi stands out as a stylish, strategy heavy twist on the creature collecting genre.
August is shaping up to be a big month for players who love building teams, crafting combos and outsmarting enemies.