Monastery (2023)
- 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
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.
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