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Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting.

2014ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 55Windows · macOS · Linuxby Nowhere Studios
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Frequently asked about Monochroma

Does Monochroma run on Steam Deck?
Monochroma is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Monochroma cost?
Monochroma is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Monochroma?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Monochroma are Black The Fall, LIMBO, ASTRAL.
Who developed Monochroma?
Monochroma was developed by Nowhere Studios.

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