9 Monkeys of Shaolin
Released Oct 2020
The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.
85% positive · 911 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation
9 Monkeys of Shaolin launched on October 16, 2020 as a complete beat 'em up game. The two DLC items listed on the store — an HD Wallpapers pack and a Digital Artbook — were both released on launch day and are purely cosmetic/bonus content. No gameplay DLC, expansions, or post-launch content updates have ever been announced or released for this title.
The developer news feed, while active, is entirely focused on other Sobaka Studio and ESDigital Games titles: REMEDIUM, REMEDIUM: Sentinels, KIBORG, AWAKEN - Astral Blade, Cats on Duty, and Memory Lost. None of the 49 posts scanned reference any planned or delivered updates to 9 Monkeys of Shaolin itself. The studio's March 5, 2026 anniversary post celebrates Sobaka Studio's 10-year history and mentions their "latest release Remedium" alongside a new update for that game — with no mention of any ongoing work on 9 Monkeys of Shaolin.
The game was designed and shipped as a self-contained single-player brawler with no live service components, no season pass, and no post-launch content roadmap. It launched complete and has remained unchanged since release.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained beat 'em up with no mention of planned DLC, seasons, or post-launch content
Sobaka Studio's 10th anniversary post highlights studio history and a new update for REMEDIUM — no mention of 9 Monkeys of Shaolin receiving any updates or future content
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
ESDigital Games
Achievements
31
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen
About this game
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle".
- Sun Tzu, The Art of War
9 Monkeys of Shaolin - marks a true rebirth of the iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games. If, as a kid you had hours of fun playing SNES or SEGA beat 'em up videogames crushing foes left and right then this new title from the creators of hardcore brawler REDEEMER is definitely for you!
As a mere Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village. Game protagonist is quite a tough nut to crack as he knows the basics of ancient martial arts only mastered by legendary Shaolin monks. Get your trusty battle staff ready for a challenging adventure in Medieval China and for merciless fights with hordes of various enemies.
Action-packed battles, user friendly controls and incredible atmosphere of great kung-fu movies of 70s – all this makes 9 Monkeys of Shaolin a perfect choice for every true fan of really hardcore brawlers.
3 unique fighting styles: fight on earth, in the air or use mysterious magic seals. Combine these elements to defeat every enemy on your way.
Captivating narrative: discover the fascinating story of Wei Cheng and follow him as he rises from a simple fisherman to the master of Shaolin martial arts.
Stunning visual style: unlikely combination of historical and mystical elements gives you an exciting experience from every scene appears on screen.
Extensive character development system: you learn a great deal of ways to victory as you discover various unlockable perks, items and fighting styles.
More than 25 different levels: Chinese villages, pirate ship, Buddhist monasteries, Japanese mansions, ancient ruins and many more.
10 types of Chinese and Japanese polearms, each with its unique traits. Discover the landscapes to find new items!
Co-op play: invite your friend to help you fight through growing waves of enemies and complete the game together.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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