Monk Took Book

Monk Took Book

Released Sep 2026

A game about organizing, stacking and remembering where you put hundreds of books in a cozy-creepy medieval library. Play solo or with up to three fellow monks.

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Evaluation

Monk Took Book launched on September 3, 2026, developed by a small two-person studio (SquarePlay Games). The game had been in development for roughly two years, with a publicly available demo that received several notable updates prior to release. Since launch, the developer has been very active: multiple bug-fix patches shipped in rapid succession (versions 1.0.2.3 through 1.0.2.5), addressing issues like book clipping, enemy spawning bugs, and achievement fixes. On September 15, 2026 — just 12 days after launch — the developer opened a public beta branch to test upcoming features before rolling them into the main build, signalling continued active engagement with the game. However, no specific future content has been announced. There are no unreleased DLC listings on the store, no post-launch roadmap, and no developer statements naming planned expansions or major updates. The beta branch activity indicates the developer is working on improvements, but the nature of that work (bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements vs. new content) is not yet clear. Given the game only launched on September 3, 2026, it is still too early to determine whether this will remain a self-contained finished product or receive meaningful post-launch content additions.
Evidence
Game launched on September 3, 2026, with a launch trailer. Developer thanked playtesters and noted it had been 'a busy two years' of development.
news post · Sep 3, 2026 source content shipped
high
Developer set up a public beta branch to test upcoming features, noting they expect the beta branch to get more frequent updates that will be rolled into larger main branch updates once stable.
news post · Sep 15, 2026 source development ongoing
medium

Media

Details

Publisher
SquarePlay Games
Achievements
51
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Welcome, Novice, to Holy Island, home to the greatest monastic library of the Dark Ages! You are tasked with running this revered place of learning, and completing our Legendary Collection...

Every morning new books are delivered, each bearing a distinct symbol upon their cover. Remember them well! Then place them upon shelves according to thine own design.

Cometh the night, you must deliver the Scribes their chosen tomes. Recall where thy books are placed, for this is a test of thine memory!

The Abbot shall reward thy toils with Blessings. Spend them on Perkes to Level Up thy Strength, Speed and Carpentry skill. Or expand the Collection by raising new and lofty shelves or unlocking new chambers.

After dark, vermin, spirits and all manner of beasts shall assail thy Collection. Take up thy dagger, crossbow or holy cross to preserve thy labours. Then use the quill to restore any damaged books. Note that thou can reduce or disable thy foes if a more chilled experience is desired.

Immerse thyself in a host of systems-based emergent gameplay, including simulated flame and combustion, water dousing by pail, the chaotic physics of tumbling and thrown books, a day and night cycle, ballistic weapons and melee combat.

Revel in a myriad of features and Quality of Life benefits with thy brethren:

  • Explore a hand-crafted monastic library

  • Carry books in great stacks or throw them vast distances

  • Play first or third person

  • Arachnophobia mode

  • Up to four players

  • Granular difficulty options: reduce, increase or disable some or all enemies

  • Control book rates for a more chill experience

  • Proximity voice chat

  • Public and private lobby

  • Steam invites 

  • Copy/paste lobby join codes 

  • In game text chat

  • Full key rebinding 

  • Manual and autosave 

  • FoV slider

  • Headbob slider

  • Gamma slider

  • Window or fullscreen mode

  • Widescreen support

  • Delight in the harmony of ordered shelves, the quiet rustle of parchment and the mirth of shared labour!

Last evaluated Sep 16, 2026
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