Underplayed Gems

Spooky Monkey (2025)

Spooky Monkey cover
Developer
Xander Clinthorne
Publisher
Lost in Moss Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A calm, contemplative adventure where you explore and solve poetic riddles as a ghostly monkey, with a focus on atmosphere rather than intensity.

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What players say

Players describe Spooky Monkey as a meditative, exploration-focused metroidvania with light combat and puzzle solving. The tone is more mystical than scary, offering a peaceful world to wander. Controls on keyboard are noted as awkward, and combat is simple with a forgiving fail state.

Screenshots

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