Indonesian Roguelike Deckbuilder Montabi Launches August 6
Montabi marks a full release for an Indonesian indie deckbuilder with a distinct creature-collection and grid-based combat system, backed by an established Western publisher.
Key Facts
- Montabi launches August 6, 2026, on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
- The game is developed by Indonesian studio Mankibo and published by Akupara Games.
- It features 22 creature types with evolution mechanics and a 3x3 grid battle system.
- A new demo arrives at Steam Next Fest on June 15, 2026.
- Players can rest at a café to recover HP between battles.
Reporting from 1 source: 4Gamer.net.
Publisher Akupara Games and Indonesian developer Mankibo will release the roguelike deckbuilder Montabi on PC and Xbox on August 6, 2026. A new demo arrives at Steam Next Fest on June 15. The game features 22 creature types, evolution mechanics, and a 3x3 grid battle system.
Akupara Games, the publisher behind titles such as The Wandering Village and Apico, will release Montabi on August 6, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The game comes from Indonesian studio Mankibo and blends roguelike deckbuilding with creature collection and positioning on a 3x3 grid. Players recruit and evolve one of 22 starting Montabi, unlocking exclusive cards and abilities as they grow. A new trailer with Japanese subtitles accompanied the announcement.
An updated demo will be available during Steam Next Fest starting June 15. The current demo remains on Steam, but the festival version includes the latest changes. Montabi also includes light systems like resting at a café to recover HP between battles.
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