Monochroma

Monochroma

Released May 2014

Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting.

74% positive · 724 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Monochroma launched on May 28, 2014 as a cinematic puzzle platformer. In the months following launch, Nowhere Studios shipped several patches addressing controls, performance, and gameplay issues, and released a Collector's Edition DLC on August 14, 2014 bundling the soundtrack, design book, and art assets. A significant optimization patch in July 2016 — described by the developer as "the biggest and hopefully the last update" — rebuilt game assets for a console port and improved performance and controls on PC. That framing strongly signals the end of active development work on the game. On May 28, 2024, the developer marked the game's 10th anniversary with a commemorative post that looked back fondly on its creation but made no mention of new content or future plans. All DLC has been released, and there are no unshipped content commitments. The game is a complete, finished product.
Evidence
Developer describes this patch as 'the biggest and hopefully the last update for Monochroma,' signaling the end of active development
news post · Jul 15, 2016 source development ending
high
10th anniversary post reflects nostalgically on the game's creation with no mention of new content or future updates
news post · May 28, 2024 source development ending
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Aug 2014

Media

Details

Publisher
Nowhere Studios
Achievements
5
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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