Though traditionally associated with RPGs, monster-taming and collecting games continue to branch out into unexpected genre territory. What began in games like the original Megami Tensei and Dragon Quest 5 is now most commonly associated with Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokemon franchise, but the subgenre continues to expand into unlikely pairings with even Metroidvanias (Monster Sanctuary) and survival games (Palworld) joining the pack. Lioncode Games' upcoming bullet heaven/survivor-like Wildkeepers Rising is another novel mashup of monster-collecting into an established genre, and it's looking to put its collectible Guardians to good use.