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Monastery: Ora et Labora
Lead your monks in prayer and labor to build a thriving medieval monastery. Manage resources, brew ale, craft manuscripts, and face trials like war and weather. Customize, expand, and guide your brotherhood to achieve spiritual and economic prosperity.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We are developing an ambitious and unique medieval monastery management game. Early Access allows us to work directly with our community to gather feedback, fine-tune the core gameplay, and gradually add new content, mechanics, and world events to help the game reach its full potential.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to remain in Early Access for roughly 18 months. However, this timeline may shift depending on community feedback and the scope of new features introduced during development.”

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

“We plan for the full version of Monastery: Ora et Labora to feature expanded content shaped by community feedback throughout Early Access. We will add more monastery buildings, production chains, decorations, and world events, along with new mechanics focused on monastic life, spirituality, trade, and relationships within the community.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version offers a fully playable and engaging foundation that expands upon our playtested demo. Currently, the game includes:
- Monk Management: Oversee a group of monks, each with unique traits affecting their work and behavior.
- Farming & Agriculture: Grow wheat, barley, gruit, hops, and medicinal herbs.
- Crafting & Production: Produce mead, three types of beer, medicines, and essential goods like soup, bread, honey, and beeswax.
- Monastery Life & Care: Heal people in need, welcome worshippers during mass, and fulfill requests from the local community.
- Trade & Economy: Trade resources and crafted goods with visiting merchants.
- Building & Survival: Customize and expand your monastery with decorative items, while facing adverse environmental events like droughts and pest infestation.”

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

“Yes. We plan to offer a lower price during Early Access to reward players who support us early. The price will likely increase upon full launch as new content and features are added.”

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

“Community feedback is essential to our development. We actively gather suggestions, bug reports, and balance ideas through our official Discord server, Steam Discussion boards, and in-game feedback tools. We will regularly publish updates and roadmaps to keep players informed and involved in every step of the journey.”
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Planned Release Date: 2026

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About This Game

Monastery: Ora et Labora is a management game where you build and manage a medieval monastery. As the newly appointed abbot, your journey begins in a peaceful medieval monastery, where you’ll guide your monks through the sacred rule of "Ora et Labora"— pray and work. Oversee their daily lives as they perform divine offices, brew the finest ales, and illuminate intricate manuscripts, all while carefully managing the monastery's resources. Face the trials of medieval life, from harsh weather to the looming threat of war, and make critical decisions to safeguard your community's future. Customize and expand your monastery, meet the needs of your growing brotherhood, and become a beacon of hope in a world seeking guidance.

Oversee the monastery’s vital resources, including food, water, herbs, and tools. Balance the production and consumption of these resources to ensure the community thrives, all while adhering to the monastic values of simplicity and self-sufficiency.

Expand and personalize your monastery by constructing new rooms and adding decorative elements. Each addition not only enhances the monastery’s functionality but also reflects the spiritual beauty and tranquility of monastic life.

Lead your monks in prayer to influence life in the monastery and the world around it. Devoted prayers can prevent bad events, bring good fortune, and create a positive atmosphere. By focusing on prayer, you can help guide the community toward peace and prosperity.

Assign your monks to various tasks like farming, crafting, and brewing. Each monk's work helps the monastery grow and thrive. Plan their duties carefully to make the most of their skills and meet the needs of the community.

Face unexpected challenges and opportunities that arise from both within and outside the monastery. From harsh weather and visiting pilgrims to spiritual crises and moral dilemmas, your decisions will shape the future of your monastic community.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

This game uses generative AI during development to create initial concepts and some game art, which are then carefully edited and arranged by hand by our artist. All final in-game assets are curated to ensure a cohesive artistic style and high-quality experience.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game includes references to brewing, distillation, and the use of medicinal herbs, reflecting historical monastery practices. While there are no explicit depictions of drug or alcohol abuse, these elements are part of the gameplay's production and trade mechanics. The content is intended to provide a historically immersive experience and does not promote substance use.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 or Ryzen 5 1400
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 (2 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 560 (2 GB) or Intel UHD Graphics 630
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-11600 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB) or Intel Arc A750 (8 GB)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
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