Summary
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Open-world monster-summoning games are rare, but a few standout titles deliver the mechanic well.
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Palworld and Pokemon Legends: Arceus are the best modern picks for monster collecting and open world combat.
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Oblivion, Elden Ring, and Digimon World show a variety of summoning: conjuring, spirit ash, and Digimon training.
Open world games where you can summon monsters they are not so easy to find these days; apart from the most obvious options such as Pokemonthe monster collector/monster summoner genre and the open world design style don't mix very often. However, if players are wondering which titles have this mechanic to summon allies to fight for them, there are several options for them to choose from.
Some of the games in this list have already demonstrated their potential in the beta test, while others are already established brands in the gaming industry. Every title we're focusing on here at least has a monster summoning mechanic as part of its many quirks and a large open world to explore at your leisure.
Palworld
Contender for the title of best monster collectible game
Palworld has been progressing at a steady pace since its launch in 2024, and its developers at PocketPair have more than proven that they have what it takes to create a great game. It has open world exploration, base building, crafting and tons of incredible features that set it apart from most Monster Summoning games.
Despite the apparent controversy and legal battles between PocketPair and Nintendo over some of the game mechanics they share in common, Palworld has managed to gain its own identity and a significant following. Its latest expansion introduced a collaboration with Terrariums,Something fans didn't expect, but welcomed nonetheless. With tons of creatures to summon and fight, Palworld might be one of the best options out there right now for those who love the Monster Collector genre.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus
One of the best Pokemon games ever
Pokemon Legends: Arceus has become something of a cult game among Pokemon fans, and not just because of its beautiful script: the game was a paradigm shift in terms of Pokemon mechanics, exploration, and battles. Gamers around the world enjoyed the change of pace and Game Freak learned a valuable lesson about what their audience wants.
If players are interested in a great game about summoning monsters and making them fight, then Legends of Arceus definitely one of the best around. Unless, of course, they are going to try Pokemon Legends: ZA, which has expanded significantly recently. Be that as it may, when it comes to Open-World summoning games, Legends Arceus might be the best choice for fans of the beloved franchise.
The best medieval action RPG to play as a summoner
They say you have to fight fire with fire, and for Hero Kvatch, that's not just a saying: It's a way of life. Summoning the mighty Daedra to fight their brothers by invading from the plane of Oblivion is one of the most fun and rewarding experiences players can enjoy. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
From the vicious Scamp to the fiery Flame Atronach, summoned creatures can be brought out using the School of Conjuration Spells, and players can enjoy swarming their enemies with powerful summoned creatures. And if players aren't content with creatures from beyond the realm, they can also become powerful necromancers, raising the dead and summoning zombies, skeletons, and other dangerous undead.
Elden Ring
Summoner builds in this game are broken
From the absolutely broken Tisha to the controversial Mimic Tear, Elden Ring has a wide variety of summons (known in the game as Spirit Ashes) that can make Tainted Name easier than it should be (for a soul-like game).
Some players like to bully the most dangerous bosses with summons, while others will run around as the laziest summoners, and others will only use summons as supplements to their builds. Be that as it may, there is no right way to play a summoner elden ring, so players can rest easy and play how they want with the summons they want. No one will judge them.
Digimon World: Next Order
One of the best Digimon games ever made
Digimon World: Next Order
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January 27, 2017
- ESRB
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E10+ for anyone aged 10+ due to crude humor, fantasy violence, mild expressions and themes with mild undertones
- Developers
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Studio BB
The vastness of the digital world is something that isn't that easy to replicate in an open world game, and few can be Digimon titles were quite successful in this monumental task. But from all possible titles to choose from Digimon World: Next Order he is definitely one of the best players among players who want to summon monsters and make them fight.
The game takes the player back to the Digimon Village (or Jijimon's Village) from the original Digimon World (1999) as the Chosen Child, now all grown up and ready to help the Digimon reconstruct their homeland, with the help of their fateful Digimon partner. The core game mechanics have now shifted to training two Digimon at the same time, and Jogress Digivolution is a late game goal for all would-be Digimon tamers.
