Monstrata

For slightly better graphics and smoothness, download the desktop version.

Monstrata is a fast turn-based tactics game about prediction and monster combos. Play solo, or challenge a friend online.

The game is early in development and I'll be updating it fairly regularly. The monster designs and names are placeholder.

GOAL OF THE GAME

• Defeat all five of your opponent's monsters
• OR defeat your opponent's Beastmaster

HOW TO PLAY

In Monstrata, both players choose their commands at the same time, so anticipating attacks is very important.

The game alternates between three phases:

• Deploy phase - deploy monsters up to three on the field (skipped if both players have three)
• Move phase - move two monsters
• Action phase - choose two monsters to execute an action, such as an attack

In each phase, both players' commands play out together, in an alternating pattern.

On turn 1, red has priority. The action order will be:
RED -> BLUE -> RED -> BLUE

Priority swaps at the end of each turn, after the action phase.

(Mouse controls only. Gamepad support will be added in the future.)

Feedback and bug reports are very appreciated!

Latest changes

version 19 (2025-06-02)

• Added win streak for offline games.
• Added separate sub-menu for online games.
• Updated menu background and title logo.
• Overhauled UI animation for phase change.
• Fixed and re-enabled Web version.

Click here for full changelog history.

Coming up next

• AI difficulty options (both easier and harder)
• Sound effects
• UX overhaul - better command previews, better tooltips

Long-term plans (plans may change)

• New mechanics, arenas and monsters! Monster redesigns & fun names.
• Single player adventure - 70% battling, 30% walking/talking/exploring.
• Online PvP structure - a strategy sandbox with minimal grind (think Pokémon Showdown).

Attributions

Game by Matt Davis
Fern model by Bindestrek on Sketchfab
Flaticon images by Freepik, Yogi Aprelliyanto, GOFOX, designvector10
Freepik images by kjpargeter, BiZkettE1

Click here for full attributions.

P.S. I promise the AI opponent doesn't cheat! But it will try to predict you  : )