Pokémon Meets Minecraft In New Free RPG, No Subscription Needed

Published Nov 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EST

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If you're a fan of Pokémon, then there's a very good chance you've been hankering for a new release or even something remotely like it. While there are an abundance of great RPGs like Pokémon out there in the wild, they're few and far between, and it often feels as if the best are still yet to come. Similarly, fans of Minecraft may be wishing that there were more games like it, especially ones that didn't cost a cent to get into.

Well, fortunately, such a game exists, one that blends the very best elements of Pokémon with the visual style of Minecraft and doesn't charge a thing to play it. Joining the pantheon of other great free games like Minecraft, this new RPG could very well fill the gaps left behind by the lack of new Pokémon entries and deliver a compelling enough experience that you can enjoy until Winds and Waves is released. However, there's a caveat with this free-to-play Pokémon-like that's worth knowing about before jumping in.

Voxmons is a brand-new, free-to-play RPG that launched into Steam Early Access on November 12, 2026. It aims to be the next game like Minecraft and Pokémon by offering fans a cozy, laid-back, auto-battling Pokémon-esque experience in which players collect the titular Voxmon while exploring the game's numerous islands in search of new Voxmon, bosses to fight, and secrets to uncover. With 187 unique Voxmon to collect, ranging from Common to Ancient, and the ability to fuse Voxmon of the same tier, there's plenty to see and do in the free-to-play RPG.

However, while it is certainly free-to-play, Voxmons comes with several microtransactions that are worth keeping in mind. Bizarrely, the ability to auto-attack in-game is considered a DLC that costs a few dollars to get. Additionally, you can pay to auto-hatch any new Voxmon you find, hatch 5 additional Voxmon with each one, increase your team size, increase the number of Voxmon you can sell, and more. The game does tell you your chances of pulling each type of Voxmon before you do, so it is at least attempting to be fair to those opting to play for free.

Furthermore, Voxmons' Steam store page discloses a rather heavy use of generative AI in the production of the game. According to the game's AI disclosure, Voxmons' artwork, "including the creatures, the worlds and the game's logo, was created with generative AI." If you're against the use of AI in video game production, then you're best staying away from this Pokémon-like RPG. However, if you don't mind and can also stomach microtransactions, then it is available to download for free right now.

Voxmons plans to be in Early Access for between six and nine months, during which it's looking for player feedback to help guide the future of the project. Numerous new features are planned, including more ways of engaging with Voxmons' core systems as well as more Voxmon, although the current state of the game is fairly complete, with plenty of content available. The game will also remain free after it leaves Early Access. So, if you're thinking of waiting for this Pokémon-like to improve before jumping in, you don't need to worry about paying down the line.

Pokémon is a Japanese multimedia franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, launched by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures in 1996. Centered on fictional creatures called Pokémon, the series spans video games, trading cards, animation, films, merchandise, and competitive events. Players assume the role of Trainers who capture, battle, and trade Pokémon. It is one of the highest-grossing entertainment franchises in history.