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Creature collector roguelike deckbuilder Montabi will launch for Switch 2 and Switch alongside its previously announced Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG) versions on August 6, publisher Akupara Games and developer Mankibo announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Akupara Games:

About

On a quest to save the city, you’ll tame a roster of unique Montabi, each with their own abilities, in order to battle your way through unforgiving streets. You’ll strategize on a tactical three-by-three battlemap, evolve your Montabi into more powerful forms, and unlock new cards that keep your options fresh—no run ever plays the same way.

Key Features

Build Your Deck By Taming – If you’re going to be the big hero and save the city, you’ve gotta get some Montabi! Each Montabi has a unique set of skills, giving you endless combinations for team synergies. Collect equipment and charms and utilize them to chart the path to victory!

Evolve, Learn New Skills – Train your Montabi to grow stronger, unlocking new moves to enhance your team’s strategy. As they level up, your Montabi evolve into more powerful forms, gaining new card abilities and expanding your tactical options. If you work together, there’s nothing you and your Montabi can’t achieve!

Outsmart Your Opponents – Deploy your best strategies to beat up the bad guys in a unique 3×3 grid-based system. With every Montabi’s unique abilities, you’ll have endless options to outthink the competition and win the day. Just make sure you rest up at a cafe every now and then to recover those hit points!

Choose Your Trainer – Select from diverse trainers, each with a unique playstyle. Do you wanna put your team in the perfect position, get right up in their faces and duke it out, or buff up your Montabi with a hearty meal? When the city’s at stake, everyone pitches in! Just make sure to stay safe! Like the king in chess, if your trainer is defeated, the game ends.

Try Every Montabi – Choose your favorite of the 22 starters and start battling! Since each evolutionary line has a unique deck, your playstyle options are endless. With over 500 cards to choose from, every run is unique!

Watch a new trailer below.

Switch 2 and Switch Announce Trailer

Creature collector roguelike deckbuilder Montabi will launch for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on August 6, publisher Akupara Games and developer Mankibo announced. The Xbox Series version is newly announced. A PC demo is currently available, with an updated demo due out on June 15 for Steam Next Fest: June 2026 Edition.

Here is an overview of the game, via Akupara Games:

About

On a quest to save the city, you’ll tame a roster of unique Montabi, each with their own abilities, in order to battle your way through unforgiving streets. You’ll strategize on a tactical three-by-three battlemap, evolve your Montabi into more powerful forms, and unlock new cards that keep your options fresh—no run ever plays the same way.

Key Features

Build Your Deck By Taming – If you’re going to be the big hero and save the city, you’ve gotta get some Montabi! Each Montabi has a unique set of skills, giving you endless combinations for team synergies. Collect equipment and charms and utilize them to chart the path to victory!

Evolve, Learn New Skills – Train your Montabi to grow stronger, unlocking new moves to enhance your team’s strategy. As they level up, your Montabi evolve into more powerful forms, gaining new card abilities and expanding your tactical options. If you work together, there’s nothing you and your Montabi can’t achieve!

Outsmart Your Opponents – Deploy your best strategies to beat up the bad guys in a unique 3×3 grid-based system. With every Montabi’s unique abilities, you’ll have endless options to outthink the competition and win the day. Just make sure you rest up at a cafe every now and then to recover those hit points!

Choose Your Trainer – Select from diverse trainers, each with a unique playstyle. Do you wanna put your team in the perfect position, get right up in their faces and duke it out, or buff up your Montabi with a hearty meal? When the city’s at stake, everyone pitches in! Just make sure to stay safe! Like the king in chess, if your trainer is defeated, the game ends.

Try Every Montabi – Choose your favorite of the 22 starters and start battling! Since each evolutionary line has a unique deck, your playstyle options are endless. With over 500 cards to choose from, every run is unique!

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Date Trailer