Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Released Jul 2019

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

88% positive · 2,620 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $29.99

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Evaluation

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom launched on Steam on July 25, 2019, following a period of PC-specific development that added ultrawide monitor support and an unlocked framerate. After launch, the developer shipped a handful of patches addressing bugs and quality-of-life improvements, and in September 2020 confirmed that the PC version already incorporated all the enhancements planned for next-generation consoles (4K, 120fps+, ultrawide), describing it as "the ultimate version of Monster Boy." The final developer communication on Steam was a Steam Deck compatibility update on May 30, 2022. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future content, and no roadmap pointing to additional updates. The store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained adventure. With no content updates since May 30, 2022 and no outstanding commitments, the game is a finished product.

Evidence

Developer confirmed the PC version already includes all next-gen console features (4K, 120fps+, ultrawide), calling it 'the ultimate version of Monster Boy.' No future content announced.

news post · Sep 29, 2020 source development ending

high

Game launched on PC with ultrawide support and unlocked framerate, described as the best version of the game.

news post · Jul 25, 2019 source content shipped

high

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Developer

Game Atelier

Publisher

FDG Entertainment

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

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About this game

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure!
Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom borrows the best from the classic series to deliver a fresh, modern adventure with fun gameplay, memorable music and gorgeous hand drawn animations.

Can Jin save Monster World Kingdom? Help our young hero defeat challenging enemies, discover hidden locations, upgrade powerful equipment, and more! You'll also unlock special forms with unique skills used to open new paths where mighty bosses and secret treasures await.

Feature Overview:

Six awesome forms with unique combat and platforming abilities to make your adventure exciting from start to finish.
Unlock new paths and secrets with special equipment: look for magic weapons and items that gradually open up the world.
Over 15 hours of epic adventure: explore the new Monster World in a vast interconnected environment.
Hand Drawn animations: characters and enemies come to life with detailed animations and fun facial expressions.
Soundtrack from iconic Japanese composers: Yuzo Koshiro, Motoi Sakuraba, Michiru Yamane, Keiki Kobayashi and Takeshi Yanagawa.