Step into a wild deckbuilder adventure in the Monastery's shadows. Battle unexpected foes, gather potent loot, and refine your deck. Gear up for the ultimate challenge against fearsome bosses, each with unique tactics. Every playthrough offers a whole new thrill. Are you ready for the showdown?
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Positive (28) - 92% of the 28 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Sep 14, 2023
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Monastery is a complex game. Now the development process reached the point when we consider it necessary to share with the public so that they can provide valuable feedback. The aim of the Early Access version is to make the game reach its full potential. We would mainly like to focus on balancing but all constructive comments are needed.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“According to our most recent plans, it would take two years, but this depends on several factors, including the feedback. If many reasonable changes are required, it might take longer than two years.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We expect to have generally more content in the final version. Overall, we are looking forward to expand the game from now on and to introduce new:

Areas
Types of Enemies and Bosses
Items
Cards
Features

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The most current version provides a stable experience and it is playable. It includes two individual areas, three types of enemy classes, nine items and more than a hundred cards.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We would like to make the Early Access version available for most players, and also as a thankful gesture for their trust, we propose a reduced price. After our Early Access launch, the price of Monastery will increase to reflect the amount of content we’ve added over the course of Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Your feedback is really important for us and we are looking forward to read it on the Steam forum or on our Discord channel! We want to encourage the players to share their opinion and experience so that we can help the game to reach its full potential.”
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About This Game


Monastery is a roguelite deckbuilder that follows the twisted faith of a lonely survivor of the Witchplague. The region you are about to roam is crawling with bandits and monsters of all kinds. Yet, you must make your way through it to find loot that increases your survival. But be aware - darkness awaits outside of the gates of the Monastery!




Monastery offers plenty of challenges! Cut through different hazardous terrains, each with unique fauna. Be prepared, attacks come from multiple sides, you always have to watch your back. Choose your weapons and equipment wisely to best suit your play style. It's the only way to beat the terrifying bosses.





  • You are what you wear. Collect different kinds of gear, each with its unique card pool, to fit your playstyle.

  • Diverse areas and opponents. Each fauna has its dominant enemy type with special abilities and loot.

  • Dynamic deck building and adaptation system. Choose the right cards, adaptations, boons and item upgrades through each run to exploit your enemies' weaknesses.

  • Permanent item collection. Equip a ring that gives you rare advantages or a trinket that lets you influence the card rewards for your next run.

  • Double sided battles. Enemies approach from both sides; careful and calculated combat will go a long way towards victory.

  • Steep difficulty scaling. After a boss is defeated, the enemies in the area become stronger and the gameplay more challenging.

  • Weapon mastery system. The more experience you have in using a certain weapon type the more advanced cards and boons will be available to you during the runs.

  • Immersive artwork and soundtracks. Be it the dark and gloomy scenery or the exciting battles, you'll find a fitting atmosphere to every setting.

  • High replay value. Thanks to the abundance of weapon types, enemies and to the ever growing difficulty, there are countless ways to play Monastery.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

The Monastery includes physical violence due to its battle scenes, but these are not shown in a realistic way. A showcase of weapons can also be expected. Among the enemies, there will be zombies and other scary-looking creatures, including huge spiders. Players with arachnophobia might want to take this into consideration. The Monastery does not include nudity or sexual violence of any kind. Alcohol, drugs, and other sorts of narcotics do not appear in the game. It does not contain harsh language either.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7+
    • Processor: Core i3
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: UHD 620
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows 7+
    • Processor: Core i5
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX 1050 or RX 550
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: 1080p or Higher recommended
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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