Free PC game lets you collect Pokemon-style creatures while you work

GamingbyJames BusbyPublished: Nov 11, 2026, 16:51MankiboAdd as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google News

A free Steam game that lets you collect Pokemon-style creatures while you work is coming soon, and it’s just as adorable as it sounds. 

Desktop companions come in all shapes and sizes, with everything from AI waifus that play piano to titles that let you chill out with Hatsune Miku. However, a new game enters the scene in 2027: Working with Montabi.

The upcoming free-to-play desktop buddy title lets you collect cute creatures known as Montabi, adding a little more fun to your study and work sessions.

F2P Steam game brings creature collecting to your desktop

Launching on Steam on January 13, 2027, Working With Montabi combines creature collecting with productivity tools to help you study. You can organize a to-do list and manage your work sessions with a timer, while your in-game avatar will also offer words of encouragement as you game or work the hours away. 

However, the main draw here is the adorable creatures that will appear throughout your study/gaming sessions. According to the Steam page, different Montabi appear depending on the items you place in your virtual room. 

Like all good monster collecting games, players can even pet and play with their newfound companions (it’s pretty wholesome stuff). There also appear to be different rarities, with the official description noting that “some are easy to attract, while others need a little extra effort” to unlock. 

There’s even a Pokedex-style encyclopedia to fill in as you discover creatures, with unique customization rewards to collect along the way. There are also plenty of ways to personalize your room and avatar, with outfits, furniture, decorations, and accessories up for grabs.