The best indie Pokémon-like on PC is free on Epic for a limited time

If you feel like Pokémon lacks any real contenders in the videogame arena, it's possible you haven't been paying attention. Monster Hunter Stories is where it's at if you ask me, but heavy hitters like Shin Megami Tensei and Digimon Story are constantly furnishing creature collector fans with new bangers. If you want to usher in the new year by dipping your toe into the scene, the latest Epic Games Store free game is Cassette Beasts—you can claim it here until tomorrow, December 28.

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