# Where They Live: Monster Walk — Befriend monsters as you walk

> Monster-themed walking game with landscape building and relationship mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Talofa Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-they-live-monster-walk/id6482576236 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Talofa Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582685607)
- Category: Games, Health & Fitness, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 130 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 277 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-07-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-they-live-monster-walk/id6482576236/reviews.md

## What is Where They Live?

Enter a world where mysterious creatures roam about, looking for a place they can call home. As you build a vast landscape of your own design, you’ll attract a variety of monsters with distinct personalities and interests. They won’t all be kind, but they all seek a new place to live… What company will you choose to keep?

Features:
- Craft unique structures to build landscapes for wandering creatures
- Discover a wide range of potential companions, and invite them to live in your landscape
- Build relationships and receive gifts from friends new and old, and display these treasures in your collection 
- The steps you take as you go about your day earn you resources to move around the world - connect you to Apple Health to track your steps throughout the day!
- Get daily encouragement and go on walks with your mystical companions

## Key features

- Build custom landscapes
- Attract and befriend monsters
- Develop relationships with creatures
- Receive gifts and build a collection
- Track steps for in-game resources
- Daily encouragement and companion walks

## What do users think of Where They Live?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Cute and charming art style
- 🚶‍♀️ Motivates users to walk more
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🌱 Relaxing and casual experience
- 🏆 Sense of achievement from completing tasks

**Cons**

- 🤔 Lack of clear direction or guidance
- 🧭 Difficulty navigating the map and accessing new areas
- 🔁 Repetitive or limited content after initial progression
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay and progression
- 🔧 Issues with UI/UX and tracking functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Upgrades and resources disappearing or not working as intended
- Step tracking and syncing issues preventing progression
- Inability to close certain UI elements or navigate the game
- Inconsistent or unpredictable monster behavior and combat
- Crashes or freezes when trying to access certain features

**Most requested features**

- More ways to level up and upgrade monsters
- Ability to sort and organize monsters more effectively
- Larger and more expansive game world with new areas to explore
- Clearer instructions and tutorials for game mechanics
- Option to turn off sound effects and music

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-they-live-monster-walk/id6482576236/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not counting my steps…

*2025-02-13*

I downloaded this game because I thought it would be a fun way to keep track of my steps, and I love the idea of collecting monsters. I work two jobs and walk about 12,000 steps a day between both of them. I made sure my Health app was up to date and the pedometer was working. It is. But this game only registered 23 steps…. Across 3 working days. I would open my health app and check my steps, then exit out of this game and reboot it. Same thing, only 23 steps were registered. I’m not sure what happened. It was counting my steps before, for maybe about the first 4 hours that I had it… then it just stopped.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really sorry to hear that the step tracking isn’t working as expected—we completely understand how frustrating that must be, especially with how active you are! Could you try a few troubleshooting steps? Make sure you get through the tutorial to the part where you run out of Stamina, and also check that Motion Permissions and Apple Health have given permission. If the problem persists, we’d love to look into it further. Please reach out to our support team with details about your device and OS version, and we’ll do our best to assist you. We truly appreciate your patience and hope we can get this sorted so you can enjoy the game to the fullest! If you encounter any other issues, please send an e-mail to help@talofagames.com.

### 5/5 — Really cute game!

*2025-01-19*

I don’t see any of the bugs reported in other reviews, and the game is really fun! I haven’t had it for long but it’s encouraged me to walk far more than Pokémon go or other walking games! The artstyle and creatures are all really cute! The intro is a really neat way to tell you what’s happened and the little fight scenes are just the perfect difficulty!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the game and that it's encouraging you to walk more—it's exactly what we hoped for! We're glad you like the art style, creatures, and the intro story too. If you ever have suggestions or ideas as you keep playing, we'd love to hear them. Happy adventuring, and thank you for being part of our community! If you encounter any other issues, please send an e-mail to help@talofagames.com.

### 5/5 — Fun, cute, charming and interesting.

*2025-01-13*

I love this game! It’s so nice earning currency just by walking. Then when I’m sitting I can play the game for 5 minutes and put it down. A unique and cozy way to pass the time. It’s enjoyable but not addicting, which is really nice. I also love the cute style, it reminds me of a game boy advance game.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the game and finding it both fun and relaxing. It's wonderful to know the balance between activity and gameplay resonates with you, and we're glad you love the cozy, nostalgic style too. Your feedback means the world to us.  If you encounter any other issues, please send an e-mail to help@talofagames.com. Happy gaming!

### 4/5 — Stuck?

*2024-12-27*

I’ve been playing for awhile and as far as I can tell I’ve unlocked all of the map except for the islands. It says I need a monster that can jump there, but none of the monster descriptions say anything about that. I’ve also finished the chapter quests and maxed out my base, so I’m not sure if I’m just done now?

**Developer response:** Thank you for reaching out and for playing the game—we’re thrilled to hear you’ve progressed so far! To unlock the islands, you’ll need to recruit a specific monster with jumping abilities. While this ability might not be explicitly mentioned in the descriptions, some rare monsters have unique traits that can help. Keep an eye out for clues in side quests or special events that might guide you toward these monsters. As for finishing the chapter quests and maxing out your base, congratulations—that’s a huge achievement! While the main storyline may be complete, there’s still plenty to explore with side missions, events, and trying new strategies with your monsters. We’re always working on updates, so stay tuned for new content soon! Thank you again for being part of our community! If you encounter any other issues, please send an e-mail to help@talofagames.com. Happy gaming!

### 4/5 — Fun but definitely still just starting

*2024-12-26, version 1.0.23*

I like this game a lot I just would like more ways to level up my monsters such as using duplicates and more guidance on where and what I’m supposed to be doing,

### 4/5 — Good game but

*2024-12-25*

I love this game, but I very much dislike the newest update where fighting is not an option for some monsters. The timing mechanism and step counter does not seem to work right when I close the app, making it so I always fail the chases, flirts,  and survives. I would love if I could just fight them like before.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and for your love of the game—it truly means a lot to us! We understand that changes like this can take some getting used to, and we’re sorry to hear that the new mechanics are causing frustration. We’re actively monitoring how players are adapting to the update and are always looking for ways to improve the experience. Your note about the timing mechanism and step counter is especially helpful, and we’ll take a closer look to ensure everything is functioning as intended. We really appreciate your input and are committed to creating a game that’s fun and engaging for everyone. Thank you again for being part of our community! If you encounter any other issues, please send an e-mail to help@talofagames.com. Happy gaming!

### 3/5 — Good, no direction

*2024-12-23*

I checked the reviews literally to see what I’m missing, and turns out super common issue. There is hardly any direction, and when there is it’s just “go do this” maybe with a “go here to do it” with no information on where that is or what is happening 

No idea how I unlocked the void island achievement, or how I managed to miss the void walker but that was zero guiding. Still haven’t found anything labeled “void walker” 

The jump skill? I’ve been through all my monsters, and cannot figure out any with special skills. Some are “unusually strong” but are lower levels than other monsters and definitely weaker. Hard to tell when they’ll do 100 or 300 damage. 

I know we’re trying to get away from spoon feeding games, but a map? A droplet of information?

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate you diving into the game and voicing your experience—it helps us identify areas for improvement. We understand the concerns about guidance and clarity, and we're actively working to strike a balance between providing enough direction while still encouraging exploration and discovery. Based on your points, we'll look into ways to enhance how information, achievements, and mechanics like the jump skill and void walker are communicated. A more intuitive map or additional hints might be a great step forward without overloading the experience. Your input is invaluable, and we're committed to making the game even better. If you encounter any other issues, please send an e-mail to help@talofagames.com. Happy gaming!

### 3/5 — Updates but no actual update

*2024-12-22*

I’ve cleared the map and there was a recent update that allows us to access previously untraveled maps. But they require a specific monster that can cross diagonally? That pop-up shows up once and never again. No instructions how to get said monster-I already cleared the whole map and no way to meet “new” monsters so I’m stuck again

**Developer response:** Thank you for sharing your feedback and for exploring the updated maps! To access the previously untraveled areas, you can try using a Peepilisk with the Jump skill, which allows it to cross diagonally. If you haven't encountered a Peepilisk yet, try revisiting certain areas of the updated map, as new monsters may now appear there. We’ll also look into making those pop-ups more accessible so the instructions are clearer. If you encounter any other issues, please send an e-mail to help@talofagames.com. Happy gaming!

### 4/5 — Good game

*2024-12-18*

So far it seems like a good game. Definitely need a better way to tell how much damage monsters will do. And slightly frustrated with the map. Idk if I’m just being blind but I can’t find a way to get to any of the stuff in the upper right. All the paths I see have water separating them. As far as I can tell I’ve cleared the rest of the map. Hopefully they add more/make it so you can get to the rest soon.

**Developer response:** Thank you for playing our game and for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear you're enjoying it so far. We appreciate your thoughts on monster damage indicators—it’s a great point, and we’ll look into how we can make that more intuitive. Regarding the map and access to the upper-right section, it sounds like you've made amazing progress! Without giving too much away, there may be more to explore or unlock as the game unfolds, but we’ll review your feedback to ensure the paths feel clear and rewarding. Your input is invaluable as we continue refining the game, and we’re excited to keep building on this experience. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope you keep enjoying the journey! If you encounter any other issues, please send an e-mail to help@talofagames.com. Happy gaming!

### 3/5 — Great premise, needs work

*2024-12-15, version 1.0.22*

I want to love this app so much but it’s a huge bummer that I can see so much of the map that I can’t actually get to. I’ve cleared all that I can but there are islands that have no way to access them.

## Frequently asked questions about Where They Live

### What is Where They Live: Monster Walk?

It's a game where you explore a world filled with creatures looking for a home. You build landscapes to attract them, develop relationships, and use your daily steps to earn resources.

### How do I get resources in the game?

The game connects to Apple Health to track your daily steps. These steps earn you resources that you can use to move around the world and progress in the game.

### Is the app free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

### What kind of monsters can I find?

You can discover a wide range of potential companions, each with distinct personalities and interests. The game encourages you to build relationships with these creatures.

### What are the benefits of befriending monsters?

As you build relationships with your monster companions, they will give you gifts. You can then display these treasures in your collection, adding to your in-game achievements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.28 — 2025-03-18

Misc bug fixes

### 1.0.27 — 2025-01-31

What's New
- Stamina Vault changes - the Stamina Vault now passively accumulates stamina for you. Don't forget to log in everyday and claim your stamina!
- Added Step Permissions to settings menu


Bug Fixes
- Fixed player not getting credit for upgrading stations on the base
- Fixed Monster Merge not working for some players
- Squad slot not unlocking for some players.
- Daily Tasks not resetting for some players.
- Many more bug fixes and performance improvements!

### 1.0.25 — 2025-01-09

What's New
- Explore The North Nodes: A brand-new map area packed with surprises!
- Monster Merge: Combine your creatures for stronger companions!
- Monster Refresh: The fog rolls in daily, bringing in new monsters.
- Creature Catalog: Track every monster in your growing collection.
- New Quests: Fresh challenges to push your adventure forward!
- Secret Monsters: Hunt down fog-mutated monsters hidden in the wild!
- Better Map View: Increased zoom-out distance
- Many misc improvements & bug fixes

### 1.0.23 — 2024-12-18

What's New:
--Introducing Where They Live - Rewind! Check out the settings menu for your end of year summary!
--Brand new island - Chase Island. Do you think you're fast enough?
--Monsters can now be either chased or battled.
--Introducing Wildcard - Always wondered how flirting with monsters could play out? Check out the new Wildcard! Flirt, Tag or Survive!
--The Holiday spirit has made its way into the game!

### 1.0.22 — 2024-12-09

What's new
- New Island added to map, are you ready for your next challenge?
- Auto-Summons are now available during battles!
- Summons now available during every wave of battles
- Balancing updates to Starter Island monsters and Player shooting during battles

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