Make a creature, bond with your trainers, try to find freedom again.

 

You are a Wildkin: a fantastical creature who roams the wilderness.

You are collected by Trainers: people who catch Wildkin for study, companionship, or to test their strength in battle with other trainers.

This is the story of your capture, and of the trainers who kept you. Were they kind? Did you flourish? What legacy did they leave on you, and you upon the world?

They saw great potential in you, Wildkin. Did they help you reach it?

 

Creature collection, but with a twist

Wildkin is a solo story game inspired by the creature & trainer relationships in Pokémon, but this time: you are the creature! 

Explore important moments, like:

• Battling your trainer's rival.
• Evolving to become stronger.
• Finding legendary Wildkin.

But there are darker questions to answer as well:

• Are your trainers helpful teachers or impassionate captors?  
• What does it feel like to be locked away in a ball? 
• Will you ever be free again?

If you like contemplative storytelling, exploration, and Pokémon, Wildkin is for you.

Gameplay at a glance

• A single player story game: answer, imagine, write, and draw.
• Takes about 1 hour to play.
• Simple rules on just 1 sheet of paper.
• Explore 3 regions, find interesting locations, and create unique Wildkin.
• Develop your relationship with 3 different trainers.
• Expect a contemplative tone: possibly lighthearted, possibly sad.

  

Get it for FREE!

You can get Wildkin for free! Just click the Claim access button under Community Copies section below.

Or, pay $1.51 or more if you want to support my work. 

In either case, enjoy playing!

   

Credits and thanks

Writing, design, and art by Nick Gralewicz.

Wildkin is inspired by Pokémon,  Artefact by Jack Harrison, and The Skeletons by Jason Morningstar. If you like this style of gameplay, please check out those games!

Special thank you to: Adam Bell,  B Marsollier, Elliot Davis, Exeunt Press, Graham Gentz,  j. strautman, M. Allen Hall, Matt Gomez,  Matt Latham,  Sam Leigh, and Will Jobst.

Wildkin was made for the One-page RPG Jam 2025, and the Dice Exploder - 1 Hour or Less Jam.