Games like Monktastic
Below are 15 hand-picked alternatives to Monktastic for fans of indie, adventure, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Monktastic also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from Ryan Bissonnette, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Monktastic: Step back in time to this nostalgic jungle themed game. Monktastic is a game for all ages. Avoid obstacles, cocoa bullets, fire and much more as you climb your way to the next level.
Players who liked Monktastic also play
Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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ABZU
Top pick for Monktastic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
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Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Second-strongest match for Monktastic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist.
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Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
Third-strongest match for Monktastic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.
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Plebby Quest: The Crusades
Ranked #4 for Monktastic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
Survive ambitious rulers dreaming of an empire, outsmart treacherous neighbors longing to burn your spoils, and navigate the religion’s predictably unreasonable demands; you need ask only one question as you build your legacy – “Will you burn them, or be burnt?”
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A Story About My Uncle
Ranked #5 for Monktastic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...
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The Darkside Detective
Ranked #6 for Monktastic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
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The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed
Ranked #7 for Monktastic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
Embark on the sci-fi epic that started it all at the dawn of modern VR, setting standards for roomscale movement and interaction for years to come. Winner of over 30 awards including "VR Game of the Year", The Gallery is VR's premier adventure series.
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Dear Esther
Ranked #8 for Monktastic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
Begin a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.
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More from Ryan Bissonnette
Other recommendable Steam games by Ryan Bissonnette, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Oh Boy Cheese
Another title from Ryan Bissonnette, the studio behind Monktastic. Shares Indie and Casual with Monktastic.
Have some cheesy fun with two modes of cheesy madness. Try tojump onto scoreboard by collecting the cheese or just have some casual fun. Play one wacky mode, with trampolines, planes, presents and explosions. Whatever you choose it will be cheesetastic.
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Oh Boy More Cheese
Another title from Ryan Bissonnette, the studio behind Monktastic. Shares Indie and Casual with Monktastic.
Oh boy more cheesy fun with 4 different modes find your way through the mazes and hope to escape before your opponent play with cats on or off or maybe find the cheese and unlock the doors or do it all whatever you choose it will be cheesy fun
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Santas Christmas Escape VR
Another title from Ryan Bissonnette, the studio behind Monktastic. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
Help Santa be on time for Christmas as you discover the magic of Santa's Workshop and the Northpole, Solve puzzles, See Elves and look at toys, yes it even has Santa, Now you too can experience the fun of being an elf. explore a fun colorful environment.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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ABZU
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
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A Story About My Uncle
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...
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The Darkside Detective
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
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Dear Esther
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monktastic.
Begin a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.
Frequently asked about Monktastic
- How much does Monktastic cost?
- Monktastic is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Monktastic?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Monktastic are ABZU, Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth.
- Who developed Monktastic?
- Monktastic was developed by Ryan Bissonnette.
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