Engage in challenging retro-style 2D shooting action. Aim for the goal by defeating waves of monsters. Master the mechanics to overcome difficult bosses.




244+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Fighting Monsters is the household name in fighting monsters, but it's far from the only option. We track 244+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 3.4★ (7) | Yes | No | May 2026 | |
| 2 | Free | 4.6★ (207K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 3 | Free | 4.9★ (6.7K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 4 | Free | 4.5★ (3.3K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 5 | Free | 4.6★ (150K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 6 | Free | 4.6★ (2.7K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 7 | Free | 4.7★ (5.6K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 8 | Free | 4.7★ (51K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |




Engage in challenging retro-style 2D shooting action. Aim for the goal by defeating waves of monsters. Master the mechanics to overcome difficult bosses.






Engage in chaotic arena battles where the goal is to knock opponents out of the ring. Use punches and grabs to become the last fighter standing and prove your dominance.




Assemble a team of powerful monsters and lead them through epic battle tournaments. Hatch beasts, learn their skills, and level them up to become the strongest team. Engage in turn-based strategy combat across diverse city locations.


Assemble a team of unique water monsters, each with distinct skills and personalities. Train and evolve your creatures to battle your way to victory in this engaging game.


Engage in epic ragdoll battles with a vast array of creatures, from dinosaurs to hybrid beasts. Strategize your army, upgrade warriors, and unleash creativity with modding tools in this physics-based sandbox.


Engage in exciting and hilarious physics-based battles as you command a gang of monsters, beasts, or superheroes. Fight your way to become the ultimate gang boss in this action-packed game with diverse combat modes and endless levels.


Train, evolve, and mutate your monsters to compete in brutal turn-based strategy battles. Unlock over a million creature combinations by mixing and matching genes. Challenge friends and climb leaderboards to become the ultimate monster champion.


Collect monster eggs, build a powerful team, and train them to evolve. Engage in thrilling monster battles against rivals to prove your monsters' strength and conquer the arena.


Breed, train, and battle a vast collection of unique monsters. Build a city for your creatures, strategize in turn-based combat, and challenge other players in real-time duels. Join a team to participate in exclusive events and climb the leaderboards.


Step into the arena as a powerful monster and battle other strange creatures. Master unique abilities and combo strikes to become the champion. Upgrade your monster's stats and unlock new fighters and locations for exciting combat.


Embark on an adventure to capture and train a variety of creatures. Build the ultimate team by evolving your monsters and discovering new habitats for them. This RPG offers endless hours of monster-catching fun.




Collect, merge, and evolve over 100 unique creatures to build a powerful team. Engage in tactical card battles, strategize with a custom deck, and conquer challenging quests and formidable bosses.






Embark on a real-world hunting adventure, tracking and battling iconic monsters. Team up with friends to take down formidable foes using crafted weapons and armor. Experience authentic hunting action adapted for mobile with AR features and quick, engaging 75-second hunts.


Engage in a tactical drawing game where you play as a unicorn defending your herd from monster attacks. Unlock new characters as you battle your way through hungry monsters.


Become a Demon Lord and lead your Devil Legion in a revolutionary anti-hero RPG. Hatch, synthesize, and evolve monsters to build an unstoppable army. Rebuild your city, conquer enemies, and uncover the truth behind an invasion.


Collect, evolve, and battle unique monsters in an epic tower defense game. Engage in fun battles across different realms and face numerous challenges. A VIP membership offers enhanced gameplay benefits.


Merge monster DNA to create powerful fighters and engage in epic ragdoll battles. Improve your skills, experiment with genetic combinations, and defeat enemies in this action-packed fighting game.