Monolith

A sci-fi point-and-click adventure about escaping a barren planet

Animation Arts · Published by Animation Arts, Assemble Entertainment · Released Oct 11, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 326
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 7 months ago; Mar 5, 2026
Minimum PC: 3 GB RAM · 8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Monolith?

You guide space explorer Tessa through an abandoned mining station in this single-player, 2.5D adventure, trying to survive with help from the analysis robot C.O.R.E. Using mouse controls, you examine hand-drawn locations, gather clues, collect and combine objects, and operate machinery to solve puzzles.

For you if...

+you enjoy traditional adventures centered on inventory-based problem solving
+you like exploring isolated places and uncovering science-fiction mysteries

Not for you if...

−you prefer action-driven challenges to observation and experimentation

What players say

75% of 326 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork, atmosphere, and many of the puzzles. Common complaints concern lengthy, slow dialogue and uneven voice acting. Several players also criticize the final act’s story direction, while some find its puzzles convoluted.

Screenshots and trailer

Monolith system requirements

Minimum: 3 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Monolith?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: 1.4 GHz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space

Does Monolith have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Monolith 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

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, German.

Does Monolith 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