Monsters and Monocles
Developed by Retro Dreamer · Published by Retro Dreamer
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie game by Retro Dreamer, published by Retro Dreamer — single-player, multi-player, co-op, online co-op. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Monsters and Monocles is a frantic top-down shooter for 1-4 players. Use teamwork and your arsenal of weapons to defeat the overwhelming hordes of evil, either locally or online. All the levels are procedurally generated with new layouts, objectives, and secrets each time you play.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 Monsters and Monocles.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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
Supported languages (1)
Monsters and Monocles 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 Monsters and Monocles?
Steam classifies Monsters and Monocles as a Action, Indie game, developed by Retro Dreamer. Monsters and Monocles is a frantic top-down shooter for 1-4 players. Use teamwork and your arsenal of weapons to defeat the overwhelming hordes of evil, either locally or online. All the levels are procedurally generated with new layouts, objectives, and secrets each time you play.
How much does Monsters and Monocles cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Monsters and Monocles at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Monsters and Monocles single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Monsters and Monocles: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Monsters and Monocles on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Monsters and Monocles for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Monsters and Monocles support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Monsters and Monocles with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Monsters and Monocles out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 16, 2016.
What platforms is Monsters and Monocles on?
Monsters and Monocles 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 Monsters and Monocles single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Monsters and Monocles cost?
Steam lists it at $14.99.
Who made Monsters and Monocles?
Monsters and Monocles is developed by Retro Dreamer and published by Retro Dreamer.
Where to get Monsters and Monocles
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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