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Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX

Monster-raising simulation with CD-title searches and tournament battles

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · Released Dec 8, 2021

RPGSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 1,076
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
65
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Jan 24, 2022
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 570
4 GB RAM · 1.5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX?

This collection contains two monster-raising simulation RPGs. You generate monsters by searching a music database for CD titles, manage their training and rest, and enter them in battles and tournaments. You can also compete against monsters raised by other players online.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy training monsters for tournament battles
  • +you like discovering monsters through CD-title searches

Not for you if...

  • −you want quick progress without repeated training cycles
  • −you prefer modernized mechanics over older game designs

What players say

89% of 1,076 reviews are positive

Players praise the monster-training loop and the chance to revisit the original games. Some say the rerelease feels dated and too little changed; others miss generating monsters with physical CDs or find battle controls difficult.

Players over time

▲ +32% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 65 players on Nov 7, 2026.

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Sep 25, 202637
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Sep 23, 202643
Sep 23, 202648
Sep 22, 202641
Sep 21, 202637

Screenshots and trailer

Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX screenshot 1

Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 570, 4 GB RAM, 1.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® 10, 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i3 4340 or over
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, AMD Radeon R9 280X, Intel HD Graphics 4600 or over
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
1280x720 pixel over display

Recommended

OS
Windows® 10, 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i3 4340 or over
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, AMD Radeon R9 280X, Intel HD Graphics 4600 or over
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
1500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
1280x720 pixel over display

Does Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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