A Good Snowman is Hard to Build
- First release
- Feb 25, 2015
- Developer
- Alan Hazelden
- Publisher
- Draknek & Friends
- Platforms
- Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Linux
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Even monsters need a friend! Continue exploring the world of A Monster’s Expedition as you roll yourself up a fresh set of pals in a series of cheery and accessible puzzles. In this wintery garden, snow and space are both limited - it’ll take a sharp mind and a big heart to hug them all.Read more
Even monsters need a friend! Continue exploring the world of A Monster’s Expedition as you roll yourself up a fresh set of pals in a series of cheery and accessible puzzles. In this wintery garden, snow and space are both limited - it’ll take a sharp mind and a big heart to hug them all.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Feb 25, 2015
- Mac
- Feb 25, 2015
- Linux
- Feb 25, 2015
All 6 release dates
- iOS
- Dec 05, 2015
- Android
- Dec 09, 2015
- Nintendo Switch
- Sep 02, 2021
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 2h
- Main + Extras
- 2h
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Where to buy
- External links
- Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)App Store (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Google Play (opens in a new tab)itch.io (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- steam, cute, snow, grid-based movement, snowman
… All 12
, grid-based movement, snowman, steam achievements, digital distribution, single-player only, non-humanoid protagonist, sokoban, logic puzzle, grid-based puzzles
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 77
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 2h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 2h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 685 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Cute
- Puzzle
- Sokoban
- Relaxing
- Open World
- Difficult
- Exploration
- Strategy
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Save anytime, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Camera comfort, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Input
- Keyboard only option, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
These are the developer's own listings for the Steam version. A feature not listed may still be in the game, and other platforms can differ.
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Languages
- Englishinterface
- Deutschinterface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 21 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
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Behind the game
Credits
Composer
- Priscilla Snow
Creator
- Benjamin Davis
Credits from Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (CC0) · checked
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