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Monochroma

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First release
May 28, 2014
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle · Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Linux

Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer that takes place in an industrial-alchemical environment. It's about being a kid, having a younger brother, growing up, falling down and solving some other puzzles.

Also known as Monochroma.exe

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Storyline
Set in an alternate universe, Monochroma tells the story of two little boys, brothers, who fly a kite. While the older brother watches over the younger, the younger brother injures himself. This means the older brother must carry the younger brother. The brothers soon witness something truly awful. Alone in the storm, they must survive six hours of devilishly clever puzzles in order to save their world from tyranny.Read more

Set in an alternate universe, Monochroma tells the story of two little boys, brothers, who fly a kite. While the older brother watches over the younger, the younger brother injures himself. This means the older brother must carry the younger brother. The brothers soon witness something truly awful. Alone in the storm, they must survive six hours of devilishly clever puzzles in order to save their world from tyranny.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 28, 2014
Mac
May 28, 2014
Linux
May 28, 2014
All 4 release dates
Xbox One
Jun 24, 2016
Age ratings
ESRB T
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
steam, steam trading cards, abstract, steam greenlight, steam achievements
… All 9, digital distribution, young protagonist, environmental puzzles, conveyor belt

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Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 467 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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