MONOWAVE

A puzzle platformer where emotions change abilities and creature behavior

Studio BBB Inc. · Published by Studio BBB Inc., Phoenixx Inc. · Released Sep 16, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 81
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 41 in 30 days
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 day ago; Oct 27, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 750 Ti; 8 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is MONOWAVE?

This 2D puzzle platformer follows Mono, a newborn guardian crossing four emotion-shaped realms to reunite the scattered Emotions. You share emotions with spirits to solve puzzles, using happiness for higher jumps, sorrow to squeeze through gaps, and anger to wall-jump.

For you if...

+you prefer approachable puzzles with adjustable difficulty
+you want local co-op and have a controller available

Not for you if...

−you prefer puzzle games without frequent jumping sections

What players say

96% of 81 reviews are positive · 100% of 41 in the last 30 days

Players praise the colorful art, soundtrack, and creative emotion-based puzzles. Some describe difficult platforming sections, while a player also reports crashes.

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MONOWAVE system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 8 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 or later (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300 or equivalent
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 260X or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Target: 1280×720 at 30 FPS

OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 or later / Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or equivalent
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 560 or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Target: 1920×1080 at 60 FPS

Does MONOWAVE have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does MONOWAVE 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
Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 27
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian.

Does MONOWAVE 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