To Catch a Monkey (2019)

Developer: nP Studios
Publisher: nonPareil Institute
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 29 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberately odd and chaotic puzzle game where you trap monkeys using absurdly violent methods, with a dry, deadpan humor and a rough, homemade feel.

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What players say

Players describe it as a simple free puzzle game where you use bombs to scare monkeys into target zones. Some enjoy the challenge of not harming the monkeys, while others find the pixel art and gameplay too basic or repetitive.

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