Project: D-MONs

Platforms Desktop

About Project: D-MONs

Project: D-MONs is a retro creature-collecting RPG built in GB Studio. Strange D-MONs have appeared across GB City after a failed experiment, and it is up to a young explorer to research, catch, and understand them.

The campaign supports several endings, an adventure mode, and a more demanding permadeath challenge. Its small-scale city and one-bit presentation make it a focused browser adventure rather than a long open-world grind.

Collect, Store, and Fuse

There are 12 D-MON species and five color variations for each one. A four-member party handles encounters, while PC storage keeps surplus catches ready for later use.

Battles use a rock-paper-scissors core with creature abilities that can change a matchup. Fusion gives collected D-MONs another purpose by creating stronger or different variations.

How to Play

  • Press Z, J, or Enter to confirm dialogue and menu choices.
  • Move through GB City with the arrow keys.
  • Press X or K to cancel menus and return to the previous screen.
  • Keep up to four D-MONs in the active party and store the rest at PCs.
  • Use the party screen to organize the team, then experiment with fusion and abilities.

How to Play Project: D-MONs

Z / J / Enter Confirm dialogue, choices, and menu selections
X / K / Arrow Keys Cancel menus and move through GB City
Shift Organize D-MONs from the party screen

Project: D-MONs vs. Similar Games

Game Brief Description Compared to Project: D-MONs
Poke Roguelite A browser Mystery Dungeon-inspired roguelike with procedural floors and party recruitment. Poke Roguelite is built around repeatable dungeon runs, while Project: D-MONs is a retro city adventure with storage, fusion, and several endings.
CREECH A creature-focused adventure with a darker tone and browser play. CREECH leans into its own strange world, while Project: D-MONs uses a Game Boy-style city, compact party management, and rock-paper-scissors battles.

FAQs

How many D-MONs are there to collect?

The game includes 12 species with five color variations each, creating at least 60 creatures to find in GB City.

Can I manage more creatures than the active party?

Yes. The active party holds up to four D-MONs, and the PC storage system keeps extra catches available for later team changes.