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Pickmon, a Pokemon-Style Survival Game, Debuts on Steam With Palworld-Like Systems

Early assets draw clear comparisons to major franchises, placing fresh scrutiny on NetworkGo’s latest project.

Overview

  • A newly posted Steam listing describes Pickmon as an open-world survival game where creatures are captured with cards, used in combat, and assist with farming, building, and exploration across varied biomes.
  • Screenshots highlighted by coverage show designs that resemble Pikachu, Link, and Blizzard’s Roadhog, raising questions about the game’s visual inspirations.
  • The store page credits PocketGame as developer and NetworkGo as publisher, with NetworkGo previously releasing Hainya World in 2023, a title noted for clear echoes of MapleStory and Minecraft.
  • The game lists solo play and online co-op, features base and factory construction for automated production, and outlines a story about ancient ruins and a secretive organization.
  • No release date is provided, and while some outlets note Nintendo’s history of policing lookalikes, any legal action related to Pickmon remains unreported and speculative.