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Monstrum
Developer Team Junkfish
Monstrum takes the traditional survival horror formula and remixes it completely with procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and AI driven predators, ensuring that nowhere on its derelict cargo ship is ever truly safe. From the Steam store page
275 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 1, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
86
LovedLoved
150 positive · 24 negative
95% range 80–91%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 150 | 24 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 30 | 0 | 54 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,423 of 1,611 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
84% recommend · 151 yes, 29 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 180 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (3,429 of 3,785 positive).
Players praise the game's atmosphere and tension, calling it a thrilling horror experience. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note bugs and performance issues, including game-breaking glitches. [4][5][6] Many find the game highly replayable due to procedural generation and multiple monsters. [2][7][8]
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- [13]
it ain't good. there is no difficulty scaling, monsters jump you with little to no warning, enemies 1 shot kill you (and one of them can do this from across a hall!). permadeath doesn't add anything to this game, just makes it more tedious and unfun as at any second your run ends instantly. As the entire game is hallways you can't run past monsters either, monsters home in on you and linger for way too long as well, …
- [2]
Genuinely Fun and Thrilling This game is a simple concept executed exceptionally well. Your objective? Escape. How? By collecting the items needed to set up one of three escape routes. Sounds straightforward, right? Well, not quite—because you’ll be doing it while being hunted by one of three terrifying monsters! Every playthrough is unique, thanks to procedural generation. The monster, the layout of the ship, and …
- [3]
I can play this game again and again and again and again, and it never bores me (the escapes always make my heart pound, still, too). Everything about this is beautifully done. Yes, it has its jank and its graphics aren't exactly breathtaking, but it's an 11 year old indie game--cut it a little slack. Besides, neither, in my experience, have subtracted much from any of my playthroughs. The game still has amazing …
- [5]
Great game, terrible developers. Completely abandoned it to work on "other projects" that are not even close to being as good as this game. Cant believe they drop the ball so hard and continue to ignore their best and only worth ip. Theres a massive glitch that slowly makes your character grow and eventually you are unable to exit lockers, essentially killing your run.
- [1]
Game is generally very good, although not perfect. The atmosphere, soundtrack, storyline, it is all done very well. There are a few things I would like to point out that would make it better IMO: The monsters in this game are constantly teleported to always be nearby the player. You can be in the upper crew deck part of the ship, then run all the way to the other end near the submarine room to get away from the …
Summarised from 34 of the 273 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
84% of the 180 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Monstrum. The complaint that keeps coming up: bugs and performance issues. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
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60 of 275 · most liked firstOur new backward compatibility feature goes over how every Ys game runs on Nintendo Switch 2. This includes Ys VIII Lacrimosa of Dana, IX Monstrum Nox, X Nordics, Origin, Felghana, and even Memories of Celceta covering load times, performance, and visuals: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1799...
neutral · AI labelView post →After spending about an hour avoiding a monster, cameras, and failing to get the sub escape in a run, I managed to get all the elements for the liferaft escape, after escaping from the monster for long enough to pump the raft completely, the problems started. First of all, it took me a good while to figure out how to get it hooked, and once I did that and moved it with the crane, it bugged out, I accidentally jumped on it while it was still on the ship, at the lower deck and I almost couldn't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →got heart attack and refunded a few minutes later
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think we'll start with Ys/Falcom. 1) Ys IX: Monstrum Nox This game was the game to finally dethrone Ys II as my favorite of the series. This might raise some eyebrows, especially because I think that Ys VIII is a much better game. However, I had a lot more fun with Ys IX.
positive · AI labelView post →Doll, Renegade, Raging Bull, and White Cat from Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. More art from the game: www.creativeuncut.com/art_ys-9-mon...
neutral · AI labelView post →it ain't good. there is no difficulty scaling, monsters jump you with little to no warning, enemies 1 shot kill you (and one of them can do this from across a hall!). permadeath doesn't add anything to this game, just makes it more tedious and unfun as at any second your run ends instantly. As the entire game is hallways you can't run past monsters either, monsters home in on you and linger for way too long as well, another unfun addition to this game. Each new run doesn't benefit the player as…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What are you playing this weekend? 2026-01-30. Didn't play much this week. Finished chapter 6 and reached chapter 7 in **[Ys IX: Monstrum Nox](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1063-PPSA07527_00-YSIXMONSTRNOXPS5)**. Similarly cleared world 5 and reached world 6 in **[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze](https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze-switch/)**. At 6-3 right now. This is the toughest world yet, because of both the slippery ice and…
neutral · AI labelView post →-2025 Midway Checkpoint- Top 4 favorite games I've played this year so far~ ⛪Piofiore: Episodio 1926 ♟️Ace Attorney Investigations Collection (specifically, the second game~<3) 📖 Metaphor: Refantazio 🌕 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
positive · AI labelView post →happy 7 years to the best Ys game Ys Ix: Monstrum Nox
positive · AI labelView post →Finally beat it after 8 years because I was always way too scared to make any progress.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →- there was a massive performance spike in Monstrum, a proc gen game, that was caused by an artist making a 4k texture for... Toilet roll, that was spawned across the level. - At another studio: a QA shouts across the room "Jaime, I can't hear anything on my right". Other QA: "your earbud's no in".
neutral · AI labelView post →Choose 20 games that greatly influence you. One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order. Day 16: Ys 9 Monstrum Nox #games #gamechallenge
neutral · AI labelView post →Raging Bull, Aprilis, Hawk, and Renegade from Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. More art from the game: www.creativeuncut.com/art_ys-9-mon...
neutral · AI labelView post →What are you playing this weekend? 2026-02-06. Finished **[Ys IX: Monstrum Nox](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1063-PPSA07527_00-YSIXMONSTRNOXPS5)** ! Not a big fan of the direction the story took, but still, the game was fun, so no complaints. --- Also finished **[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze](https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze-switch/)**. The last world was so difficult, lost over 50 lives, and had to use Funky Kong on the…
neutral · AI labelView post →Game is generally very good, although not perfect. The atmosphere, soundtrack, storyline, it is all done very well. There are a few things I would like to point out that would make it better IMO: The monsters in this game are constantly teleported to always be nearby the player. You can be in the upper crew deck part of the ship, then run all the way to the other end near the submarine room to get away from the monster. But in a minute or two, the monster will be back by you again. I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →one of my fav's games, used to watch it as a kid 7 years ago from a German YouTuber Tjulfar. still watch his old monstrum viedos today. sadly, on my Chromebook I cannot play it, but I know it works due to me playing it on my Acer or PC.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I considered playing Monstrum for this, the scariest game I have Ever Played. But, I think it'd be better as a reward, so... If we can raise $500 this weekend I will stream 2 hours of Monstrum, with an additional hour for every $100 raised over that.
neutral · AI labelView post →Decent horror game, wait for a sale to get it at 3 or 4 euros.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finished Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, I like the game more than Ys 8 actually(but like barely). The side characters were very gripping to me and Krysha was my favorite of them. Its so hard to say goodbye to the characters at the end of an RPG. But here is a sketch of Monstrum Adol. #ys #falcom #sketch
positive · AI labelView post →Genuinely Fun and Thrilling This game is a simple concept executed exceptionally well. Your objective? Escape. How? By collecting the items needed to set up one of three escape routes. Sounds straightforward, right? Well, not quite—because you’ll be doing it while being hunted by one of three terrifying monsters! Every playthrough is unique, thanks to procedural generation. The monster, the layout of the ship, and the placement of critical items are all randomized. This keeps the gameplay…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Since I finished Mass Effect last weekend and that was Strom’s pick for our gaming date night, it’s my turn to pick the next game! I picked a favorite of mine that he can play and experience it! Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is an amazing game all around! I hope he loves it as much as I do! 🖤🖤🖤
positive · AI labelView post →What are you playing this weekend? 2026-01-23. About halfway through chapter 6 in **[Ys IX: Monstrum Nox](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1063-PPSA07527_00-YSIXMONSTRNOXPS5)**. Unlocked all chracters (at least from what I can see) and starting to learn what's happening in the story. --- Played some more of **[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze](https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze-switch/)**. Reached World 5. The game is pretty…
neutral · AI labelView post →What are you playing this weekend? 2026-01-16. Reached chapter 4 in **[Ys IX: Monstrum Nox](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1063-PPSA07527_00-YSIXMONSTRNOXPS5)**. Reached 4 members, but can only have 3 in party at a time. And the ones that aren't in active party only get half of the experience. This is one of my biggest pet peeves. It means I am never going to switch to other party members. Either don't have a system where some people are sitting out on a bench, or at least have…
neutral · AI labelView post →CYMA metal body M4 with a Monstrum 1-4x LPVO getting prepped for its first game tomorrow. I ordered this carbine a while ago and it finally showed up. I was in rush today but managed to get a basic camo paintjob on it and throw on my LPVO. I replaced the M4 style buttstock with a CAR style I had for some reason. It will be slingless tomorrow, but I will fix that soon. I'd held off on getting an airsoft AR derivative for a long time, but it was just too tempting to finally pick one up. I know…
neutral · AI labelView post →54. Ys IX: Monstrum Nox I had a really fun time with this game. I loved each of the Monstrums, exploring Balduq was a joy and felt great, and the gameplay was overall really fun. Out of all the Ys games I've played so far this is my second favorite, I had such a great time.
positive · AI labelView post →If you want to die by an: flying vacuum cleaner, the Masturbator 3000, and a Schleimbeutel. Your strongest weapon, a fu#king fire extinguisher. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I made posts here on some of the games I was patient on this year, so I'll include links to those in-line here along with the rest of my list, in chronological order: **[Control](https://lemm.ee/post/20754813)** - I ended up grabbing--and devouring--Alan Wake 2 very soon after finishing this, mostly because [one of my favorite singers ever](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Kl8iFAUJmtmyP1Sab1paD) resurfaced on the game's soundtrack, to my complete astonishment. The setting and a few of the…
neutral · AI labelView post →Fun little game overall. Some people compare this to Alien: Isolation and I wholeheartedly have to disagree. This plays nothing like Alien and really stands on it's own great ideas. First and foremost, obviously the monster ai isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but it definitely gets it's job done. Especially the Brute is supposed to be a big dumb dumb, so in that sense the game is pretty accurate. The map layout can get pretty daunting for players like me, who constantly get lost in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very boring and pretty much a generic loot and run horror game. So glad I got this for 50p.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thank you for the tag! 5 Favs / 5 Tags 🍪 Food: Soup dumplings 🥤 Drink: Passionfruit tea 🌴 Season: Fall 🔴Color: Blue 🎮 Game: Ys IX Monstrum Nox @awildelly.bsky.social @feiyukicchi.bsky.social @smithykins.bsky.social @yoshigali.bsky.social @wutheringwavves.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →Monstrum, the feeling of early horror Monstrum is a product of its time, coming from an era when horror games focused on hiding from terrifying monsters and trying not to be seen. The core gameplay is definitely enjoyable, but it has its flaws. There are extreme frame drops, especially when encountering the Brute, along with various bugs and an overall sense of jankiness. That said, considering it was released in 2015, it still holds up surprisingly well. It's a must play for anyone looking…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's not Monstrum Nox Monday but the best Ys game needs to be represented at any con. 👍
positive · AI labelView post →What are you playing this weekend? 2026-01-09. Finished **[Mafia: Definitive Edition](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1001-CUSA18097_00-MAFIAONEREMASTER/)** ! I didn't mention it last week but I started Mafia after dropping Returnal, was about halfway through already, finished the rest this week. The game doesn't get great reviews but I loved the game. The story was interesting, even though the ending felt kinda sudden, and the game didn't have any useless bloat. The visuals…
neutral · AI labelView post →Adol Christin, Doll, White Cat, and Hawk from Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. More art from the game: www.creativeuncut.com/art_ys-9-mon...
neutral · AI labelView post →I ended up doing a mini soundtrack for one of the fake movies in Monstrum, that we then used for a game mechanic, because one of the artists decided to stick a poster in game for a laugh. Cannae feed off each other like that with thoughtless genAI shite.
neutral · AI labelView post →I remember watching Markiplier playing this years ago and I thought at the time it wasn't that scary, So I decided to try it for myself and I spent most of my time hiding in lockers. The game does a good job at making you tense and scared, I also appreciate the small details like seeing your player model with animations. Good Game, I got it on sale so it was cheaper than usual but I feel that it could be cheaper since how long ago it was released.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game #1: Ys IX: Monstrum Nox www.backloggd.com/u/SuiDaisy/r...
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy Monstrum Nox Monday! World Series Game 3 tonight has made it impossible for me to have anything but Brewers on the brain so here's a breakdown nobody asked for of which Brewers player I think each of the Monstrums would be. 😆
neutral · AI labelView post →Sad to be saying this, because I had high hopes for it, but this is the worst game I've played in a long while. I gave it a couple tries throughout one year. Things I couldn't handle: -navigating the map is repetitive, frustrating and confusing; everything looks the same and in addition to that gives off a very liminal, empty vibe, like it lacks interesting or interactive details -there's plenty of equipment and small details in the rooms that look and seem usable, but actually can't be…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can play this game again and again and again and again, and it never bores me (the escapes always make my heart pound, still, too). Everything about this is beautifully done. Yes, it has its jank and its graphics aren't exactly breathtaking, but it's an 11 year old indie game--cut it a little slack. Besides, neither, in my experience, have subtracted much from any of my playthroughs. The game still has amazing atmosphere, and any of the ridiculous bugs you might see in the negative reviews…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game, terrible developers. Completely abandoned it to work on "other projects" that are not even close to being as good as this game. Cant believe they drop the ball so hard and continue to ignore their best and only worth ip. Theres a massive glitch that slowly makes your character grow and eventually you are unable to exit lockers, essentially killing your run.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's been a great Experience
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →All right, folks. With the prequel novel behind me it's time to finally play the last Ys game I haven't played: Monstrum Nox. And I'm going in on Nightmare mode. Wish me luck!
neutral · AI labelView post →THIS ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ BRUTE BROKE MY HELICOPTER AFTER I ALMOST GOT IT FINISHED THIS ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥ HEAD I ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ HATE HIMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Phew! I plan on recording another episode for a potential Monstrum Let's Play, I just hope I'm ready because, not only is this game fucking terrifying, but its also procedurally generated roguelike so I could record NUMEROUS episodes of failure before finally ending it on success
neutral · AI labelView post →Origin is a sick dungeon crawler, Nordics has the greatest sense of Adventure, but Monstrum Nox has this fucking THING to it idek. The aesthetic, music, gameplay, setting, vibe. It’s so different, yet so very Ys. Also this game has the most Adol dialogue choices, which adds to the role playing vibe
positive · AI labelView post →So, I decided to give Monstrum another go at a different ending and the game didn't even give me a chance at it... All it would spawn were cups and glowsticks... Then this happened ☠️ (Full video will come out some day on my channel in the future) #monstrum #horror #gaming
neutral · AI labelView post →And with that, gonna be reading Lost Sword tomorrow before erasing my original save file for Monstrum Nox and restarting the game
neutral · AI labelView post →Ys fans: If Im almost done with Monstrum Nox and enjoyed the game overall, should I try Lacrimosa of Dana or Nordics next?
neutral · AI labelView post →Post-Ys 9 addendums to the Ys 30 day challenge! Day 1: Favorite game(s) Monstrum Nox firmly joins my top tier. It now goes Lacrimosa of Dana at #4, Oath in Felghana at #3, and... I'll have to revisit 9 and Origin to determine the precise order of the top two. 🤔 #ys
positive · AI labelView post →The monsters in this game are absolute exit campers and nothing has been implemented to their AI to prevent such behaviour. Despite the odds, I managed to beat the game first try, by circling the brute near the sub area, until I finally had some slight breathing room to access the button that lowers the sub. The scary part about this game is the constant threat of starting over, not the monsters themselves. I believe the lack of saving was a big mistake for this game. It feels like the devs…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Official character designs from Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. More art from the game: www.creativeuncut.com/art_ys-9-mon...
neutral · AI labelView post →In our game, you will ALWAYS be lost 🥲 Can you find your way through the endless, procedurally generated hallways of the Hisa Maru and escape from the monstrosities lurking within? Monstrum is on sale now for less than £3! ➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/296710/M...
neutral · AI labelView post →Run aimlessly through a ship while going god knows where while also being chased by one of three monsters. Truly a fun game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Since The Game Awards are on Thurday: My GOTY: YS X Nordics Runner Up: Sonic X Shadow Generations Underrated 2024 Game: Granblue Fantasy Relink Best Game Not Released in 2024: YS IX Monstrum Nox Feel free to join in!
positive · AI labelView post →Update Community Post over on my YouTube channel, everyone! Feel free to leave some tips and tricks if you know anything about Monstrum. This game is pretty tough at times
neutral · AI labelView post →Eeyup! Just as a suspected! Today's Monstrum recording ended up with 3 attempts in one video and none were a success... This game is cool, but difficult! Welp, there's always good luck in tomorrow recording
neutral · AI labelView post →TFW you realize that commentary can fuck you over in a Horror game XD #monstrum #horror #teamjunkfish #gaming
neutral · AI labelView post →Game Review: Monstrum 3/5 ⭐ I have successfully beaten Monstrum with the Brute monster and got the Helicopter ending! For its time, the game came out in 2015 and I believe counts as Indie, so I give it a "decent" rating for something so Roguelike Issues: Clunky handling with steering carts/hoses
neutral · AI labelView post →So, i was introduced to this game from Markiplier's youtube video many years back. I suddenly remembered this game one day, and decided to play for myself. The premise of Monstrum is that you wake up without any knowledge of where you are. The story of the game is told via lost notes and its environment. The task is simply to escape the desolate cargo ship while being hunted down by a monster. The game is randomly generated in terms of where certain key items may be, and allows you multiple…
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