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Last Updated on March 11, 2026 by Nero
Critically acclaimed indie turn-based JRPG, Meg’s Monster, has just announced a mobile version set to arrive in May 2026.
Welcome to the Underworld—a land of monsters and mutants who eat humans for breakfast.
One such monster—a hulking ogre by the name of Roy—has no interest in eating humans. But one day, he and his best friend Golan stumble upon a lost little girl named Meg, and discover something truly terrifying: the moment she starts wailing in fear, a blood-red hue washes over the sky, and the earth itself begins to tremble and quake.
That’s right: this small girl’s tears hold the power to bring forth the apocalypse—and the only way to stop it is for them to help find her mother so she can make it safely back home.
Meg’s Monster is a short, story-driven JRPG with a big twist. Players control Roy, who begins the game with 99,999 HP and is virtually untouchable—but the real concern is keeping Meg safe, because if she starts crying, it’s game over for everyone. Players will have to master the unique mechanics and mini-games baked into each battle, all while protecting Meg and using her favorite toys to keep her pacified.
Over the course of their journey together, Roy and Meg will encounter a host of quirky and colorful characters, all lovingly rendered in Odencat’s trademark vibrant pixel aesthetic that makes even scary monsters look cute. There’s plenty of drama and intrigue to be found here—and even previously defeated enemies can be befriended through optional sub-events.
What begins as a relatively simple and heartwarming story about two unlikely friends ultimately expands into something much greater, as Roy and Meg slowly begin to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Underworld and themselves. The result is an emotional journey that, like any good storybook, will remain in your heart for years to come.
Meg’s Monster, originally released in 2023 on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, has been reimagined for both iOS and Android with some nifty new features to make it a pleasure to play on mobile.
With simple tap controls, portrait mode support, and the Lost Memories DLC, it’s set to be a great JRPG experience in your pocket.
According to the App Store listing, the game will be available for free with options for in-app purchases to remove ads, support the dev team, and purchase the DLC and “Final Chapter: Ending Rewrite”.
The game is listed to release on May 7th, 2026 but you can pre-order it on the Google Play Store or App Store now.
I’m a sucker for retro-style pixel-art games, and this seems like the perfect time to jump into Meg’s Monster on mobile, and while not everyone’s a fan of portrait-mode gaming, it looks fantastic (so far), so at the very least, I’ll be tryin’ it out as soon as it drops.
From Japanese indie dev studio Odencat Inc., the game is already available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, so check it out there if you were clamoring to jump into a heart-warming story of a little girl and her monstie.
Nero is a writer & editor by trade with 7+ years experience in gaming & tech, but with a yearning for unleashing his inner otaku. Did I (uh, I mean he) mention he's really good at games? He'll 1 v 1 you in any game of your choice, and probably win. When he's not crafting compelling gaming & anime stories or gadget reviews, he's watching anime, on a Netflix binge, or jumping back into a plentiful backlog of games. Seriously, someone, stop him. No, seriously. He has too many games. Oh wait, is that on sale? Enjoys: checking out new apps & games, impulse buying new gadgets, and short walks on the beach.
