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9 Monkeys of Shaolin

Developed by Sobaka Studio · Published by ESDigital Games

ActionAdventureIndieRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 16, 2020 Price$4.99 Metacritic71/100 Steam reviews720

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, Linux
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic71/100
Steam reviews720
Languages8
Achievements31
DLC2

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Sobaka Studio, published by ESDigital Games — single-player, multi-player, co-op, online co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 86% positive of 833
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:Online Co-Op3DThird PersonNinjaColorfulStory RichBeat 'em upMartial ArtsActionAdventureCo-opLocal Co-Op

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for 9 Monkeys of Shaolin.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opYes
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1/8.1/10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-6300 or equivalent / AMD FX-8370 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 630 or equivalent / AMD Radeon HD 5570 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Recommended Controllers: Xbox 360 Controller (Windows 7 SP1/8.1) Xbox One Wireless Controller (Windows 10)

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1/8.1/10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 or equivalent / AMD Ryzen 5 2500X or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 2GB or equivalent / AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Recommended Controllers: Xbox 360 Controller (Windows 7 SP1/8.1) Xbox One Wireless Controller (Windows 10)

Supported languages (8)

EnglishRussianFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainSimplified ChineseJapanese

9 Monkeys of Shaolin FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is 9 Monkeys of Shaolin?

Steam classifies 9 Monkeys of Shaolin as a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG game, developed by Sobaka Studio. The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.

How much does 9 Monkeys of Shaolin cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists 9 Monkeys of Shaolin at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is 9 Monkeys of Shaolin single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for 9 Monkeys of Shaolin: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is 9 Monkeys of Shaolin on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists 9 Monkeys of Shaolin for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is 9 Monkeys of Shaolin out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 16, 2020.

What platforms is 9 Monkeys of Shaolin on?

9 Monkeys of Shaolin is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is 9 Monkeys of Shaolin single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does 9 Monkeys of Shaolin cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does 9 Monkeys of Shaolin have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 31 achievements for 9 Monkeys of Shaolin.

What is 9 Monkeys of Shaolin's Metacritic score?

9 Monkeys of Shaolin has a Metacritic score of 71/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made 9 Monkeys of Shaolin?

9 Monkeys of Shaolin is developed by Sobaka Studio and published by ESDigital Games.

Where to get 9 Monkeys of Shaolin

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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