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Monochroma

Developed by Nowhere Studios · Published by Nowhere Studios

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 28, 2014 Price$19.99 Metacritic55/100 Steam reviews466

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$19.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic55/100
Steam reviews466
Languages23
Achievements5
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Nowhere Studios, published by Nowhere Studios — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 75% positive of 715
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:IndieAdventurePlatformerPuzzleAtmosphericPuzzle-PlatformerDystopian 2.5DSide ScrollerSingleplayerHorrorMystery

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 Monochroma.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS: XP or later
  • Processor: 2GHz or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X 9 Competible

Recommended

  • OS: XP or later
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo 2GHz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB Video Card or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X 9 Competible
  • Additional Notes: Core 2 Duo 2GHz or better

Supported languages (23)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainBulgarianCzechDanishDutchFinnishGreekHungarianJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortuguese - PortugalRomanianRussianSimplified ChineseSwedishThaiTurkish

Monochroma 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 Monochroma?

Steam classifies Monochroma as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Nowhere Studios. Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting.

How much does Monochroma cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Monochroma at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Monochroma single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Monochroma: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Monochroma on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Monochroma out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 28, 2014.

What platforms is Monochroma on?

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

Is Monochroma single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Monochroma cost?

Steam lists it at $19.99.

Does Monochroma have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 5 achievements for Monochroma.

What is Monochroma's Metacritic score?

Monochroma has a Metacritic score of 55/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Monochroma?

Monochroma is developed by Nowhere Studios and published by Nowhere Studios.

Where to get Monochroma

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

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