Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World

Side-scrolling action platformer with puzzles built around a flying companion

G CHOICE, Monkey Craft · Published by Bliss Brain · Released Jun 28, 2021

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 79% of 159
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Mar 1, 2022
Minimum PC: GTX 750 Ti; 6 GB RAM · 7 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World?

This single-player remake of Monster World IV is a side-scrolling action RPG about Asha's attempt to save her world. You jump and fight through mountain, volcanic, and icy levels, use her flying companion Pepelogoo to solve puzzles, and collect items and equipment to strengthen attack and defense.

For you if...

+you prefer simple combat and forgiving difficulty
+you enjoy retro platforming with a light fantasy tone

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy campaign
−you expect monster transformations like other series entries

What players say

79% of 159 reviews are positive

Players praise the cute character designs, music, and ability to save anywhere. Some dislike the overall visual style or find navigation confusing. Players also report progression-blocking bugs, including temple prompts failing to appear on high-refresh-rate displays.

Screenshots and trailer

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Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World system requirements

Minimum: GTX 750 Ti, 6 GB RAM, 7 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows10
Processor: 5th generation core-i processor
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 7 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 21
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam