Monster Bash HD
- First release
- Oct 29, 2021
- Developer
- Emberheart Games
- Publisher
- Apogee Entertainment
- Engine
- Unity
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Help Johnny rescue all the kidnapped pets, especially his beloved dog Tex by fending off more enemy creatures than you can shake a stick at, or in Johnny's case... a slingshot.Read more
Help Johnny rescue all the kidnapped pets, especially his beloved dog Tex by fending off more enemy creatures than you can shake a stick at, or in Johnny's case... a slingshot.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 29, 2021
- Linux
- Oct 29, 2021
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Where to buy
- External links
- YouTube (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- retro, level editor, dark, 2d, 1990s
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At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 70
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 91 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Action
- Adventure
- Action-Adventure
- Platformer
- 2D Platformer
- Exploration
- Puzzle Platformer
- Shoot 'Em Up
Steam content notes
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 7 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Workshop
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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