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Digimon Story Time Stranger
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

The latest in the Digimon Story series is finally here! In this RPG, unravel a mystery that spans across the human world and the Digital World, collecting and raising a wide variety of Digimon to save the world.

Developers: Media.Vision Inc.
Publishers: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Release Date: 2 Oct, 2025
Price (USD): 48,99€
Current Players: 1.9k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(94%)
large roster
engaging evolution
high-quality graphics
strategy
customization
voice acting
grinding mechanics
story and writing
DLC practices
predictable story
technical issues
clunky Digifarm
Overall, players express a positive sentiment towards Digimon Story: Time Stranger, highlighting the large roster of Digimon and engaging evolution system as strengths. However, there is criticism over the game's DLC practices and some elements of the story and writing. The voice acting and grinding mechanics appear to evoke mixed reactions. Players appreciate the game's high-quality graphics and improvements over previous entries, though a portion also reports technical issues.

Positive Points

  • The game features a large roster of Digimon, with over 450 options, each with unique animations and attacks, which adds depth to the gameplay.
  • The evolution system is engaging, allowing players to digivolve and de-digivolve Digimon, offering long-term growth and customization options.
  • Players appreciate the strategic and satisfying combat system, which includes elements, types, and status effects, allowing for diverse strategies.
  • Graphics are praised for being high-quality, particularly the Digimon models and the environments in the digital world.
  • The story, while not groundbreaking, is engaging enough to keep many players interested, and the game includes several quality-of-life improvements over previous titles.

    • Negative Points

  • There are complaints about the pricing and nature of the DLCs, which many players feel are essential for a full experience.
  • Several players find the story predictable and criticize the writing for being clichéd and slow-paced in sections.
  • Some users report technical issues such as frame drops in specific areas and bugs that affect gameplay.
  • The Digifarm system is considered somewhat redundant and clunky by a number of players.

    • Mixed Points

  • The voice acting is seen as a mixed element, with some appreciating its presence and others feeling it's inconsistent in terms of when and how it's used.
  • While many players appreciate the new Digimon and customization options, some feel the progression system is too reliant on grinding.

    • Common Themes

  • Nostalgia plays a significant role in the appeal of this game, with many long-time fans of the franchise appreciating the attention given to older Digimon.
  • There is a recurring theme of comparison to Pokemon, with many players stating that Time Stranger offers a more polished experience than recent Pokemon games.
  • The game's difficulty and balance are often discussed, with some players finding it too easy with overpowered Digimon or DLC advantages.
    • Updated 3/21/2026, 12:02:30 AM UTC
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