Deal | Need a break from Pokémon? This monster-collecting RPG is now $9.59 instead of $60 on Steam

In Digimon World: Next Order, players try to restore order to a digital world overrun by Machinedramon. They are not alone on their journey: two Digimon partners fight alongside them against virus-infected enemies. At the same time, the city of Floatia gradually grows into a Digi-metropolis.

The battle system is one of the game’s clearest unique features. Unlike in Pokémon, for example, players do not directly control their Digimon companions, but instead take on more of a trainer role in the background. The two Digimon fight largely on their own, while players issue tactical commands, use items and support their partners.

Another important element is caring for the digital monsters. This includes regular feeding, battle training and rest periods – and from time to time, the Digimon also have to use the toilet. Values such as satisfaction, discipline and trust not only influence combat strength, but also possible Digivolutions. Neglected partners perform worse in battle or do not evolve as desired. On top of that, there is town building, building upgrades, items, missions and more than 200 collectible Digimon.

PlayFront praised Digimon World: Next Order above all for its nostalgic feel, noting that the title is strongly inspired by the 1999 PS1 classic of the same name. The sophisticated Digivolutions and dynamic battles also convinced the testers. On the other hand, the rather slow start drew criticism: at the beginning, players spend a lot of time training before the game really picks up speed. The game world was also less well received. Instead of a true open world, the game relies on individual areas separated by loading screens and invisible walls. In the end, however, it was still enough for a solid score of 7.7 out of 10.

On Metacritic, the monster RPG developed by Japanese studio HYDE has a Metascore of 68 and a User Score of 7.2. The Steam community’s verdict is much more positive, however: 81% of more than 2,100 user reviews recommend the game. The title is also Steam Deck verified.

Alternative for Pokémon fans

Digimon World: Next Order was released on Steam in February 2023 and normally costs around $60, but an 84% discount lowers the price to $9.59 until June 4. According to SteamDB, the current deal matches the previous all-time low, which was last reached during the Spring Sale 2026. Digimon World could be especially interesting for players looking for a change from genre leader Pokémon. While the reviews are not outstanding, the RPG brings a noticeable breath of fresh air to the monster-collecting genre with its own distinct ideas.

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