PCGame

Monster Bash HD

Side-scrolling platformer with slingshot combat and kidnapped pets to rescue

Emberheart Games · Published by Apogee Entertainment · Released Oct 29, 2021

ActionAdventure

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 94
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
May 26, 2023
Minimum PC
Resolution 1280x800
0.5 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Monster Bash HD?

This remaster of a ’90s 2D platformer follows Johnny through haunted levels to rescue kidnapped pets, including his dog Tex. You fight monsters, cross platforms, and solve puzzles across three original episodes.

For you if...

  • +you like hunting for secrets and maximizing level scores
  • +you want an editor for creating your own levels

Not for you if...

  • −you want cooperative play rather than a solo adventure

What players say

94% of 94 reviews are positive

Players praise how closely the remaster preserves the original’s visual style, sound, and level design. Some find the controls clunky.

Screenshots and trailer

Monster Bash HD screenshot 1

Monster Bash HD system requirements

Minimum: Resolution 1280x800, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Monster Bash HD?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

Set up my PC →

Minimum

OS
Window 7, Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core Duo 2
Graphics
Resolution 1280x800 or higher
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
250 MB available space
Notes
Internet connection required for Steam features

Does Monster Bash HD have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Monster Bash HD run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • Cloud saves are not shared across platforms

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Achievements
60
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Monster Bash HD 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

Tags

Recent updates

Games like Monster Bash HD