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Monument

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac • 2015

Should you play it?

Oldschool FPS. Hardcore classic gameplay action. Huge hordes of monsters. Blood. Horror. Fun. Each level is unique and not similar to the previous. You need to survive in this dangerous world and become the best evil shooter.

What works
  • Nostalgic old-school shooter gameplay
  • Good rock soundtrack
  • Simple, accessible controls
  • Varied weapons and enemies
  • Well-designed levels with secrets
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short game length
  • Limited replayability
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some bugs and optimization issues
  • Lack of plot or narrative depth

What to play next

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Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • DEAD TRASH

  • Zombeer

  • Perilous Warp

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Monument: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Continuation.

Why this game works

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