indiegame.fan
VPets: Virtual Pet Monsters header art

VPets: Virtual Pet Monsters

VPets is a monster-raising sim that blends monster raising with tactical combat. As a Tamer, you don’t just own a pet—you shape a monster for a high-stakes digital world. Play VPets on the side of your screen or in Fullscreen!

Steam Page
Developer
Publisher
Release
Coming Soon
Steam Reviews
No reviews yet

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Search Google: Who developed VPets: Virtual Pet Monsters?Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Search Google: Who published VPets: Virtual Pet Monsters?Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Search Google: Is VPets: Virtual Pet Monsters self-published or published by AppTecc?Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is VPets: Virtual Pet Monsters and AppTecc funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for VPets: Virtual Pet Monsters and AppTecc?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Search Google: What is the release status of VPets: Virtual Pet Monsters?Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.

Media

7 items

About the Game

VPets is a monster-raising sim that blends monster raising with tactical combat. As a Tamer, you don’t just own a pet—you shape a monster for a high-stakes digital world. Play VPets on the side of your screen or in Fullscreen!

Raise and Nurture:

The journey begins with a mysterious digital egg. Once it hatches, your monster's destiny is in your hands. You must manage its daily needs—feeding, training, and maintaining its health—to ensure it grows strong. Every interaction matters; the way you treat your pet directly influences its evolutionary path.

Evolution and Discovery:

50+ Unique Evolutions: Your Vpet can transform into a vast array of forms based on its training stats, battle record, and even the "mistakes" you make while raising it.

Branching Paths:

A single hatchling can become a noble celestial warrior, a ferocious mechanical beast, or a shadowy rogue creature depending on your choices.

Encyclopedia:

Discover and register every species you encounter to complete your master log of digital lifeforms.

Dungeon Crawling and Roguelike Combat

Unlike traditional pet simulators, VPets features a Dungeon Map where the real challenge lies.

Roguelike Exploration:

Venture into procedurally generated "Data Rifts." Each floor is different, filled with enemy monsters, traps, and hidden treasures.

Turn-Based Rock Papers Scissors Combat:

Use your monster’s unique skills to defeat guardians. If you fall in battle, you may lose some of your collected loot, but the experience your monster gains is permanent.

Loot and Economy:

Collect rare materials and "Bits" (currency) to fund your pet's lifestyle and upgrades.

Customization and Mini-Games

When you aren't fighting through the rifts, you can relax and personalize your experience: 

Room Customization:

Decorate your monster’s living space with furniture, wallpapers, and floorings earned through dungeon runs.

Accessorize:

Equip your pet with hats, scarves, and various trinkets that not only look stylish but can also provide minor stat boosts.

Skill Mini-Games:

Play fast-paced arcade games to increase your monster's strength, speed, and intelligence, making them better prepared for the next floor of the dungeon.