Monsters and Monocles is a Action, Early Access game from Retro Dreamer with a 70% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by roguelike, pixel art, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Retro Dreamer
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 70% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
Processor: Core i5 or Core i7
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 400 Series or better
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 500 MB available space
Additional Notes: Additional space required for any mods downloaded
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.8 or greater
Processor: Core i5 or Core i7
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Discrete GPU required
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 500 MB available space
Additional Notes: Additional space required for any mods downloaded
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 or SteamOS
Processor: Core i5 or Core i7
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Discrete GPU, Nvidia GTX 400 Series or better
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 500 MB available space
Additional Notes: Additional space required for any mods downloaded
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Monsters and Monocles is worth a closer look if you want great with friends, boss rush, controller friendly, and solo-friendly.
Best for players who want steampunk, gothic, pixel art, and great with friends.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
steampunk
SettingA clockwork, brass, or Victorian-industrial flavor shows up around the game.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
gothic
SettingGothic spaces, monsters, or architecture shape the mood.
Steam review snapshots
You start out in the Airship and if you die anywhere all your progress will reset and you will start at the…The enemies do look great, The game really has some great pixel art.The biomes look great, there is a lot of variation in props, some things are more generic props, but they are working…[h1]Endgame & Replayability [b]9/10[/b][/h1] The game scores well in replayability, The Relics which enable you to customize your starting character, The multiplayer…Why it fits
Check it if you want action, early access filtered by roguelike, pixel art, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.