A Monster's Expedition

Factsheet

Developer:
Draknek & Friends

Release date:
10th September 2020

Platforms:
Steam
itch.io
Epic Games Store
iOS App Store
Nintendo Switch (US)
Nintendo Switch (EU)
PlayStation Store

Regular Price:

PC/consoles	$24.99
Mobile	$9.99

Description

From some of the best puzzle designers in the world comes A Monster's Expedition, an adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans.

By pushing trees over to create pathways, you’ll explore hundreds of islands near and far to learn about the history of “humanity”.

Immerse yourself in human culture with all-new exhibits from the "Human Englandland" dig site, each accompanied with expert insights*!

*Insights is not a legally binding term and may or may not include idle speculation, rumour and hearsay.

History

Draknek & Friends have a long history of making charming puzzle games. A Good Snowman is Hard to Build and Cosmic Express are the critically-acclaimed brainchildren of Alan Hazelden and Benjamin Davis, and prior to that Alan made the elegant puzzler Sokobond.

With each game comes an opportunity for exciting new collaborations. This time they're working with Adam deGrandis (Monaco, Tooth and Tail, Steambirds Alliance), Eli Rainsberry (No Longer Home, Wilmot's Warehouse), and Pip Warr (Rock Paper Shotgun, PC Gamer).

Over three years in the making, A Monster's Expedition is the continuation and refinement of our work making excellent puzzle games that surprise and delight.

Features

Adorable open world puzzle game
Simple but deep mechanics packed with possibilities to discover
Hundreds of islands to visit – some right in front of you, others well off the beaten track for true puzzle lovers
Learn about the mythical humans from the perspective of curious monsters

Videos

Museum Expansion Trailer YouTube

Launch Trailer YouTube

Announcement Trailer YouTube

Images

download all screenshots & photos as .zip (47MB)

Logo & Icon

download logo files as .zip (1MB)

Awards & Recognition

Finalist, Excellence in Design IGF 2021
Finalist, Excellence in Audio IGF 2021
Honorable Mention, Seumas McNally Grand Prize IGF 2021
Finalist, Inclusivity Apple Design Awards 2021
Game of the Year 2020 Phil Savage of PC Gamer
One of the best mobile games The Guardian
One of the best video games of 2020 New Yorker
Finalist, Mobile Game of the Year 2020 Golden Joysticks
#3, best games of Apple Arcade 148Apps
Finalist, Best Apple Arcade Game Pocket Gamer Awards 2021
Finalist, Best Mobile Game Unity Showcase Awards 2021
Finalist Indie Celebration 2021
Official Selection Anifilm 2021
Finalist, Best Mobile Game Develop:Star Awards 2021

Selected Articles

"It's pretty much glorious. I love A Monster's Expedition. I have fallen for it rather hard."
- Christian Donlan, Eurogamer
"A Monster's Expedition ... never forces an answer out of you, and that's its greatest strength. If you're stuck, simply head in another direction."
- Nadia Oxford, USGamer
"It’s a warm and cosy puzzle game with brain-teasers that will soothe your synapses rather than fry them."
- Rachel Watts, PC Gamer
"A puzzle game with heart and soul"
- Keza MacDonald, The Guardian