Underplayed Gems

Monastery (2023)

Monastery cover
Developer
Lycan Studio
Genres
Adventure, Early Access, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a slow, strategic crawl through a cursed medieval wilderness where every card and encounter feels like a desperate gamble

atmosphericdark fantasystrategictenselonelypunishingmedievalturn-based

What players say

Players describe it as a satisfying deckbuilder blending Slay the Spire's gameplay with Darkest Dungeon's art style. Runs are short, around 20 to 30 minutes, and while challenging, it's less punishing than its inspirations. The meta-progression and unlockable equipment keep each run feeling fresh, and the developers are praised for being responsive and delivering promised updates.

Screenshots

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