Montabi Is a Creature-Collector Roguelike Deckbuilder Coming to Steam & Xbox August 6
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Montabi
Game: Montabi
Developer: Mankibo (Indonesia)
Publisher: Akupara Games
Genre: Creature-Collector Roguelike Deckbuilder
Release Date: August 6, 2026
Platforms: PC (Steam) · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
Demo: Available now on Steam — updated demo June 15 for Steam Next Fest
Revealed At: Summer Game Fest SEA Games Showcase
Indonesian developer Mankibo and publisher Akupara Games have announced that Montabi — a creature-collector roguelike deckbuilder — will launch on PC (Steam) and Xbox on August 6, 2026. The release date was revealed today during the Summer Game Fest SEA Games Showcase alongside a new release date trailer, which features a hip-hop rendition of every monster in the game — a track called The Montarap — as its centrepiece. A demo is available on Steam right now, with an updated version dropping June 15 for Steam Next Fest.
The pitch is compelling: a creature-collecting game with a roguelike deckbuilder backbone, set in a city under siege from a gang called the X-Gang. You tame Montabi — unique creatures each with their own ability sets — build a deck around team synergies, and fight your way through the city on a tactical 3×3 grid. The trainer character acts as a living health bar — the game ends if they’re defeated, making positioning and protection a core strategic consideration. With 22 starter evolutionary lines, 500+ cards, and multiple trainer archetypes, the run diversity sounds substantial.
Build Your Deck by Taming
Tame Montabi to add them to your roster — each has a unique set of skills, giving you a wide range of team synergy combinations. Collect equipment and charms to chart your path through the city.
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Evolve and Learn New Skills
Level up your Montabi to unlock new moves and more powerful evolved forms. Each evolutionary line comes with its own unique deck, so your playstyle options scale with your roster.
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Tactical 3×3 Grid Combat
Battles play out on a unique 3×3 grid-based system — positioning matters, abilities interact with the grid, and every Montabi’s unique kit creates a wide solution space for each encounter.
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Choose Your Trainer
Multiple diverse trainers are available, each with a distinct playstyle — from positioning-focused support to up-close brawlers to buff-oriented specialists. The trainer is your king: if they fall, the run ends.
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22 Starters, 500+ Cards
Choose from 22 starter Montabi — each evolutionary line carries a unique deck — and build from a pool of over 500 cards. No two runs play the same way.
Trailers
Japanese Trailer
Chinese Trailer
Platforms & Demo
PC (Steam)Xbox OneXbox Series X|S
The Steam demo is live now and playable immediately. An updated demo with new content arrives June 15 as part of Steam Next Fest. Montabi launches August 6, 2026.
