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Chainmonsters Review 2026: Monster RPG on Flow

Chainmonsters is a monster-catching multiplayer RPG on Steam, iOS and Android, with items and creatures tradable through Flow blockchain integration. It looks like a real game first, but its blockchain economy details are thinly documented.

By the DappsAtlas editorial team · Updated

DappsAtlas score

6.5/10

Good

Our verdict on Chainmonsters

6.5/10

Chainmonsters suits players who want a monster-catching MMORPG on Steam or mobile and see blockchain ownership as an optional extra. Its main strength is real game content with cross-platform play and a free demo. The main caveat is that the economy, fees, team and audits are not well documented, and older play-to-earn claims should not be treated as a guide to current earnings.

Score breakdown

How Chainmonsters scores

Security
5.0/10
Ease of use
7.0/10
Fees
n/a
Features
7.0/10

Scores run from 0 to 10 and are based only on facts we could verify. Where information was missing we mark the score n/a rather than guess.

What is Chainmonsters?

Chainmonsters is a massive multiplayer online RPG in which players catch, battle, trade, explore and combine monsters called Chainmons. The game is set in a world called Ancora and is listed for Steam, iOS and Android, with a demo released on Steam. Its description says no game subscription is required.

The game is built in Unity, which the developers say they have used since 2017. A third-party listing says it has over 135 unique Chainmons, a story campaign about N-Corp agents investigating anomalies, dungeons and raids, and a day and night cycle that affects gameplay.

The blockchain side is Flow integration, which is meant to let Chainmons, items and cosmetics be traded in and outside the game. Earlier coverage describes it as a play-to-earn title that first ran on Ethereum. A Kickstarter campaign is also mentioned as having passed its funding goal many times over.

How Chainmonsters works

Chainmonsters works like a classic monster-catching RPG in a shared online world. You move around the land of Ancora, run into wild Chainmons and get pulled into battles that take place in the world itself. Abilities combine into chain reactions, and you can group monsters into squads.

The blockchain layer comes from Flow integration. According to a third-party listing, progress, Chainmons, items and cosmetics can be held on-chain, so they can be traded both in and outside the game. That means ownership sits with the player's account or wallet rather than only in the game's own database.

Servers are described as hosting thousands of players divided into instances of up to 100. Story chapters, dungeons and raids add structured content, and player-versus-player challenges unlock after the first chapter.

Pros and cons

What we like

  • Cross-platform play across Steam, iOS and Android.
  • A free Steam demo lets players try the game before engaging with any blockchain features.
  • No game subscription is described.
  • Substantial game content is described: over 135 Chainmons, story campaign, dungeons and raids.
  • Built in Unity with years of development and a crowdfunded history.
  • Flow integration allows items and creatures to be owned and traded outside the game.

Watch out for

  • Official site could not be confirmed here, so readers should verify the official channels before connecting a wallet.
  • Tokenomics, fees and marketplace terms are not published in the material reviewed.
  • Some sources are several years old, so earning potential and current activity are hard to judge.
  • Team, audits and smart-contract security details are not published in the material reviewed.
  • Collectible NFTs and any in-game assets can lose value, and play-to-earn models have a mixed record.
  • Mobile and Steam versions may differ in features, and the demo status suggests the game may still be in development.

Chainmonsters fees

The project does not publish fees in the material reviewed. The game is described as requiring no subscription. Any marketplace fees, transaction costs on Flow or in-game purchase prices would be visible inside the game or on its trading marketplace.

Is Chainmonsters safe?

The material reviewed does not mention a smart-contract audit, a named team or custody arrangements. Players holding tradable assets should check how wallets are connected and what permissions they grant. The game's presence on mainstream stores such as Steam, the App Store and Google Play is a modest positive but not a security guarantee.

One listing notes that projects may not deliver what they promise and that nothing is financial advice. NFT game assets can lose value, and any earning claims should be treated sceptically. There is no gambling element described, but check local rules on trading digital assets.

6 steps

How to get started with Chainmonsters

  1. 1

    Find the game through its official Steam, App Store or Google Play listing rather than links from social posts.

  2. 2

    Download the Steam demo or the mobile version and create an account.

  3. 3

    Complete the first story chapter, which is when player challenges are described as unlocking.

  4. 4

    Catch a few Chainmons and build a squad before exploring dungeons or raids.

  5. 5

    Only consider linking a blockchain wallet after confirming the official marketplace and understanding any fees.

  6. 6

    Join the official community channels to follow updates and scam warnings.

Who Chainmonsters is for

Chainmonsters is for fans of monster-collecting RPGs who want a multiplayer version across PC and mobile. It also suits curious players who want to see how Flow-based item ownership works in a game. It is a poor fit for anyone mainly looking for guaranteed income.

Chainmonsters FAQs

What is Chainmonsters?

Chainmonsters is a massive multiplayer online RPG set in the world of Ancora. Players catch, battle, trade and combine monsters called Chainmons. It is available on Steam, iOS and Android.

Which blockchain does Chainmonsters use?

Third-party listings say the game integrates the Flow blockchain, so Chainmons, items and cosmetics can be traded inside and outside the game. Earlier coverage says it originally ran on Ethereum before moving.

Is Chainmonsters free to play?

The game is described as having no game subscription, and a demo has been released on Steam. Whether specific items or features cost money is not stated in the material reviewed.

Can you earn money playing Chainmonsters?

Some sites label it play-to-earn, but the project's own description centers on gameplay and ownership of items. Earning potential is not documented in verifiable detail, so treat any income as uncertain.

Is Chainmonsters safe?

Reviewed sources do not mention audits, and the team is not named in them. A Kickstarter campaign is referenced as exceeding its goal. Check official channels and be cautious with any wallet connections or asset purchases.

What platforms does Chainmonsters support?

The Steam page lists a Windows version, and the game is also described for iOS and Android. Consoles are mentioned by one third-party listing as a possible platform.

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    Chainmonsters Bundle Sales and Flow Interest in 2026

    A bundle sale of Chainmonsters NFTs can hint at demand for the Flow blockchain, but one sale proves little on its own. This guide explains what to look for, how to check the data yourself, and what the sale does and does not show.

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    Chainmonsters Demo Launch: What Happened and What to Check in 2026

    Chainmonsters is a monster-catching RPG that has moved from a 2020 Kickstarter to alpha builds, mobile versions and a Steam presence. This guide explains what a demo launch can and cannot show about user growth, and how to check claims like a doubling of users in seven days.

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    Chainmonsters Marketplace and Alpha Updates: A Player's Guide

    Chainmonsters is a monster-catching RPG that began as a blockchain project with tradable creatures. This guide explains what its marketplace and alpha updates were, what the 2023 pause changed, and how to check the game's status for yourself.

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    Chainmonsters on iOS and Android: Beta Explained for 2026

    Chainmonsters opened a closed beta on iOS and Android in February 2022, bringing its monster-catching MMORPG to phones alongside Steam. This guide explains what that beta was, how the blockchain side fits in, and how to check where the game stands today.

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    Chainmonsters Open Beta Phase 2: What Players Need to Know

    Open beta phases let a wider group of players test a game before launch. This guide explains what that usually means for Chainmonsters, how its blockchain items fit in, and which details to confirm on official channels.

How we checked

Sources

  1. 1.steamcommunity.com/app/815490
  2. 2.play2earn.net/games/chainmonsters/

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