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Cartridge Monsters

Cartridge Monsters Steam metadata

Happenstance Games | Feb 4, 2021 | game

Released

0players observed · 23 September 2026 - 15:32:00 UTC

AdventureRPGStrategySteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak4
  • Units sold (VGI)750
  • Revenue (VGI)$4,950
  • Review score88% positive

Cartridge Monsters metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak4
  • Units sold (VGI)750
  • Revenue (VGI)$4,950
  • Review score88% positive
  • Total reviews25
  • Release dateFeb 4, 2021
  • DeveloperHappenstance Games
  • PublisherHappenstance Games

Genres: Adventure, RPG, Strategy

Company pages: Developer: Happenstance GamesPublisher: Happenstance Games

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Cartridge Monsters Steam metadata

Cartridge Monsters metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

References

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SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/1352560/metadata
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1352560/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/1352560
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Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Positive

88% positive, 22 positive, 3 negative

Price and discount

Free to play

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, Family Sharing

Achievements

Not available

Platform releases
  • Steam 5 February 2021

Latest Steam announcements

  • Free to Play! - 30 September 2021

    Thanks for all the support we received on the game. But we've seen the growth hit its peak and we want to bring in more players to try and play the game. So we decided to go free to play. You should see the change within a couple of days to weeks. There is no DLC planned or any other content planned, that could change. As of right now there are no plans.

  • Hotfix 1 - 1.0.5 - 26 June 2021

    - Removed Headlock content. Instead added forward Icon on the floor of the player.

  • Patch 1.0.5 - 24 June 2021

    Update 1.0.5 - Updated auto summon tablet location. - Updated summon tablet location. - Locked UI to head to fix issue of people not seeing it when moving around play space. - Fixed sound desync issue (causing the music to slow down). - Fixed mana and health bar glitch (keeping it from showing full when healing). *If you are enjoying the game be sure to leave a review!

  • Lowered Price & Future Content - 9 March 2021

    Due to the lack of interest in the game we have lowered the price in hopes to bring in more players. Right now the game is completed. We had plans on adding in new content and features based on how well the game has sold. The interest in the game is overall very low. So, there are no plans for new content or features moving forward. We will continue support & bug fixes like normal (As they are reported).

  • Hotfix 1.0.4 - Autosave Bug - 19 February 2021

    - Fixed a bug that cause the autosave system to save on the main menu after a death. That would cause it to trigger a forever menu loop.

  • Hotfix 1.0.3 - 19 February 2021

    - Fixed a bug for people whose system didn't support Speech Recognition causing errors.

  • Update 1.0.2 - 17 February 2021

    - Fixed Story and Quest Dialog - Fixed not being able to turn in quest Finding Friend. - Fixed Health UI bug glitch. - Fixed Fire Dungeon path being blocked by hill. - Fixed Cure Bullet - Fixed Soul Fire working each battle(will now wait the 10 minutes). - Fixed Broken rail in Tellus

  • Hotfix 0.2 - 12 February 2021

    - Fixed a bug that would lock the tablet's swap monsters app and remove monsters app. if you caught more than 72 monsters. - Fixed a bug that would sometimes have the gun return null and would make using bullets erratic.

  • Future Content, Bug Fixes/Timeline, Wanted Features and More - 7 February 2021

    We want to thank everyone who has bought the game or is considering buying. We really appreciate your support bringing something like this to life. We only became dev's by happenstance because no one else was making a monster catching game in VR. We do hope to see others take on it in the future. The game is complete and playable from start to finish. We have gotten some reports of bugs or wanted features, so we want to establish a patch schedule/ timeline. Writing We are having the writing completely overhauled by an outside company. Once it's complete it will be swapped out for what we have in game. It will not be completely different, just polished and grammatically correct. Bugs: There are some bugs, most of them seem to be environment based, but there are a few issues like health bar bug (end game). 1 quest not being able to be turned in “Find friend in Tellus” and the cure bullet…

  • Hotfix - Respawn Timer - 5 February 2021

    Just a quick patch to fix a bug that was found with the respawn timer after battle. It wouldn't have effected many but would have for those hunting rare monsters.

  • Voice Command - Issues - 5 February 2021

    For those who want to use voice commands it is on by default, but it is important that the game window be in focus or it will not work. There are three things to check for if you are having any issues with voice command. 1. The Game window is in Focus (Clicked on) 2. Check windows Audio Settings and make sure the mic is set to your headset. 3. You are on Windows 10 (Voice command uses Windows API). Thanks!

Patch notes and updates

S.noRelease datePatch nameGID number
126 June 2021Hotfix 1 - 1.0.54032392655069726054
224 June 2021Patch 1.0.54032392655065013912
319 February 2021Hotfix 1.0.4 - Autosave Bug4059402835314777969
419 February 2021Hotfix 1.0.34059402835311497926
517 February 2021Update 1.0.24059402835304199585
612 February 2021Hotfix 0.24703417046201588169
75 February 2021Hotfix - Respawn Timer4051520458173620848
85 February 2021Voice Command - Issues4051520458171424103

Complete SteamPulse Game Data

Full game metadata

FieldValue
Steam app typegame
Steam App ID1352560
Live current players0
SteamPulse tracked peak4
Live count (today's peak floor)0
PriceFree to play
Free to playYes
Discount0%
Original price USD
Current price USDFree
Release dateFeb 4, 2021
DeveloperHappenstance Games
PublisherHappenstance Games
Owners estimatedNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate minimumNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate maximumNot available
Review typePositive
Positive review percent88%
Positive reviews22
Negative reviews3
Total reviews25
Steam recommendationsNot available
AchievementsNot available
Average playtime forever133 minutes
Windows supportYes
macOS supportNo
Linux supportNo
Parent gameNot available
Store URLhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1352560/

Short description

Cartridge Monsters is a VR Creature Collector. Capture and train over 65 unique monsters and navigate through four expansive dungeons, two in each town. Defeat formidable bosses and thwart the evil Django.

About this game

Embark on a critical mission in "Cartridge Monsters" as the heir of the Capture Clan. Travel from town to town, tackling a series of increasingly challenging dungeons. In each town, conquer a mini dungeon to gain entry to the main dungeon, where formidable bosses serve as vital conduits to the black tower—keeping the portal open and the tower locked. Defeat these guardians to break their hold, access the tower, and confront Django, the orchestrator of chaos. Your ultimate goal lies within the black tower, where closing the portal awaits, putting an end to the influx of monsters threatening your world. Each victory not only brings you closer to saving Rendis but also strengthens your monsters, preparing them for the final confrontation. Key Features: Tailored for VR: Immerse yourself in a fully interactive VR world. Original Soundtrack Voice Command Gameplay: Command your monsters in combat with voice controls. Hidden Legendary Monsters: Discover rare and powerful legendary monsters.

Supported languages

English * * languages with full audio support

Steam categories

Category IDCategory
2Single-player
52Tracked Controller Support
54VR Only
62Family Sharing

Regional ratings

BoardRatingDescriptors
dejus10Violência fantasiosa Violência
steam germany12Gewalt
igrs13Kekerasan

Steam marketplace comparison data

Price History Overview

USD uses SteamPulse's own locally recorded daily store snapshots, so this overview reflects the exact regional price history that SteamPulse has captured for this currency.

Coverage And Tracking Window

  • Snapshots: 1
  • Coverage: Sep 23, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026
  • Lowest observed: Free
  • Highest observed: Free

Cartridge Monsters's USD price history spans from Sep 23, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026, with 1 recorded snapshot across 1 calendar day. Each row records the available final price, listed base price, and discount metadata for that observation. Within this coverage the lowest recorded price is Free, the highest is Free, and the first visible tracked price is Free. These comparisons apply only to the snapshots SteamPulse holds; missing observations can contain changes that are not represented here.

For USD, SteamPulse uses locally captured regional storefront snapshots and does not reconstruct older prices with exchange-rate conversion. The chart and table show the values recorded for this exact currency from the stated coverage start. Additional snapshots extend that record, but they do not fill unobserved days or prove what the storefront displayed between observations.

Discount Windows And Sale Timing

  • Discount windows: 0
  • Discounted days: 0 days
  • Deepest markdown: No discount tracked
  • Latest sale window: No sale window tracked

Cartridge Monsters's tracked USD rows do not contain a discount window. This means no available snapshot in the stated coverage has usable discount metadata; it does not prove that the game was never discounted. Missing snapshots or archived rows without complete metadata can hide a sale, so SteamPulse does not infer pricing strategy from this absence.

If a later snapshot includes discount metadata, it will appear here with its recorded depth, price, date, and sale name when available. Until then, this section should be read only as a description of the available rows, not as evidence about the publisher's promotion policy.

Observed Price Changes And Stable Runs

  • Observed price drops: 0
  • Observed price rises: 0
  • Longest stable run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking
  • Current run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking

Outside rows carrying discount metadata, the tracked price has not recorded a separate price rise or drop yet. That means the observed undiscounted level has stayed stable across the snapshots SteamPulse currently holds. This is a statement about the recorded coverage only; it does not prove that an older or missing price change never happened.

The longest unchanged price stretch in the current record lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at Free, from Sep 23, 2026 through Sep 23, 2026. Among rows without discount metadata, the longest unchanged run lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at Free. The latest run records Free for 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking as the same recorded undiscounted price. Run lengths describe consecutive stored observations only and do not establish that a price is permanent.

Latest Snapshot And Sales Context

  • Current price: Free
  • Current list price: Free
  • Distinct observed prices: 1
  • Source mode: SteamPulse local tracking

The latest tracked snapshot records Cartridge Monsters at Free in USD, with no active discount metadata. Across the available history SteamPulse has recorded 1 distinct final price in this currency. This supports comparisons with the lowest, highest, and most common values present in the retained record, subject to the stated coverage limits.

The live sales view and Steam sales record provide calendar context for these dates. A date overlap can be compared with a named Steam event, but it does not prove why a publisher changed a price. As new daily rows arrive, this overview recalculates its observed prices, discount windows, and run lengths automatically.

Regional Steam prices

CountryCurrencyFinal priceOriginal priceDiscount
United StatesUSDFreeFree0%
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Tracked regional price history

The tracked Steam price is stable at Free.

CountryCurrencySnapshotsFirst trackedLatest trackedChangeLatest discount
United StatesUSD1FreeFreeNo changeNo discount
United KingdomGB0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Euro AreaEU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
AustraliaAU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
CanadaCA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndiaIN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
BrazilBR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
RussiaRU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChinaCN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
JapanJP0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South KoreaKR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MexicoMX0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
NorwayNO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PolandPL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SwitzerlandCH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
New ZealandNZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SingaporeSG0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Hong KongHK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South AfricaZA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UkraineUA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KazakhstanKZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndonesiaID0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ThailandTH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MalaysiaMY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PhilippinesPH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
VietnamVN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
United Arab EmiratesAE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Saudi ArabiaSA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IsraelIL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChileCL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ColombiaCO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Costa RicaCR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KuwaitKW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PeruPE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
QatarQA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TaiwanTW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UruguayUY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArmeniaAM0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArgentinaAR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TurkeyTR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PakistanPK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount

United States price history (USD)

Tracked price is stable at Free.

DateCurrent priceOriginal priceDiscountSource
2026-09-23FreeFreeNo discountSteam Store

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