Monkeys & Typewriters! (2024)

Developer: Mage & Friends
Publisher: Mage & Foes
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A laid-back sandbox where you craft whimsical stories with a playful monkey companion through text-based choices and procedural outcomes.

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What players say

Players write a story prompt and then manage resources through choices, much like Reigns, with AI generating the narrative and events. The freedom to create your own story is widely praised, though some find the AI can be inconsistent and the game asks you to buy bananas (in-app purchases) to generate more stories.

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