Monstrum

While most horror games, especially on the indie side are cheap jumpscare fests with very shallow gameplay, there's a handfull of exceptions. Obviously the masterminds at frictional games are one of these, releasing banger after banger, but they are not the only one! The original monstrum may seem inconspicuous but behind the indie graphics lies a deceptively well crafted horror roguelike experience. Stranded on a procedurally generated cargo ship with 3 ways of escape facing one of 3 VASTLY different monsters proves to be a very tense experience. This is because monstrum's monster AI is very well accustomed to navigating the procedurally generated twisting halways in the bowels of the ship. Running isn't allways the best option but neither is hidding, and the monster is ever present. Monstrum rarely gives you a moment of reprieve and the roguelike nature of the game really ups the stakes and terror. Getting spot when you've nearly escape is nothing short of heart pounding, with few horror games reaching these adrenaline heights. Music and sound design really help with this as they overlay a terrifying ambience on top of the tense gameplay. An assortment of loot can even the odds a tiny bit, and there's lots of freedom in player expression but in the end you remain prey and they remain predator. Good luck!

Pretty fun, the random item spawns and three possible monster make each experience pretty unique.
The worst part about the game is if you have played multiple games, searching for items can burn you out. This game in my opinion is best played with a few friends and taking turns, or making the friend who scares easily play and watch and laugh at them.

if Alien Isolation and Granny had a baby.
MUST play if you love atmospheric sci-fi horror games.
Stellar soundtrack and sound design

Monster's constant stuck, Thousand-Mile Eye, non-stop chase, no-sound around corner makes this game a junk.

6.0 out of 10
This game was definitely intense, the hallways and sharp angles make running into the monster sudden and very scary. The chase sequences are this games strongest point, and the enemy designs are great. Some other environmental hazards in this game were great, the steam and alarms were both pretty okay, however the giant steam valve phone puzzle, and the various blocked doors and there opening strategies were pretty good aswell.
However this is where the games strong suits end. The story in this game was lacking, and the audio logs had poor audio that was too loud. The randomised loot mechanic was interesting at first, but I found myself looting large areas for long times with no progress being found. If the game had a forced progression of areas, i.e you cant access one portion of the ship until you complete a puzzle this problem would be gone.

If you are someone who is a completionist, this game might be for you, collecting endings achievements and lore pieces. This game might also appeal to people who like chase sequence horror. However the lack of lore, and polish of modern games leaves alot to be desired.
gg

Good game

Godly experience lmao. Hunter got me to shit myself

*Cries indefinitely at super spooky ragey game*

4/10 - Addictive to watch, but playing leaves soggy undies

Props to this game for making 100%ing it a reasonable experience.
Overall, this game is worth the 3.59 I spent on it, but not much more.
After you get past the starting fear, you kinda realize that walking holds no purpose. You can just run around. The enemy can hear you, but its not that acute. If they notice you, you can outrun them. You can follow this simple two step plan repeatedly:
1) Loot until the monster finds you/ gets near you
2) Run across the map from them even if they aren't aggrod. 2/3 monsters have to directly follow you across the map, so doing so buys you time.

Which basically makes the game boil down to a looting experience. You're just looking for a set of key items to use one of the three main escape paths. Sometimes you can search what feels like every nook and not find what you need if you're going for a specific escape, so honestly, don't be afraid to restart.

I dislike how hiding is punished far more than running.
I dislike how the throwing objects are basically useless. The noisemakers do what they do but better.
They don't exactly tell you what you need, but you figure it out eventually. Some things are intuitive, and some things aren't. Example: You can throw the egg timer into a locked damaged door to have the monster break down the door for you. On the other hand, you can't loot the cabinets, but you can loot the drawers. Which I didn't realize until much later.
Overall, this game quickly goes from a tense game, to a time sink as you spend several minutes at a time hiding in a locker waiting for the monster to leave the vicinity so you can either continue looting or run across the whole map. The rogue like element is interesting, but ultimately doesn't add as much to the game as you wish it would. It takes more away than it adds. A competent 4 dollar game, so Ill up vote it.

Top-notch.

I bought this game just to say. It's Granny.

it ain't good. there is no difficulty scaling, monsters jump you with little to no warning, enemies 1 shot kill you (and one of them can do this from across a hall!). permadeath doesn't add anything to this game, just makes it more tedious and unfun as at any second your run ends instantly. As the entire game is hallways you can't run past monsters either, monsters home in on you and linger for way too long as well, another unfun addition to this game. Each new run doesn't benefit the player as items randomise location so it isn't like you gain any info or abilities, just gives a different monster spawn. overall a tedious and unenjoyable game that is overly punishing. game can be easily skipped.

don't forget your fire extinguisher

I remember watching Markiplier playing this years ago and I thought at the time it wasn't that scary, So I decided to try it for myself and I spent most of my time hiding in lockers.

The game does a good job at making you tense and scared, I also appreciate the small details like seeing your player model with animations.

Good Game, I got it on sale so it was cheaper than usual but I feel that it could be cheaper since how long ago it was released.

After spending about an hour avoiding a monster, cameras, and failing to get the sub escape in a run, I managed to get all the elements for the liferaft escape, after escaping from the monster for long enough to pump the raft completely, the problems started. First of all, it took me a good while to figure out how to get it hooked, and once I did that and moved it with the crane, it bugged out, I accidentally jumped on it while it was still on the ship, at the lower deck and I almost couldn't get out of it to return to the crane, I had to spam Jump to mess with the physics and escape, needless to say, while I was trying to fix it, the psychic monster came back, and this time, he stunned me for long enough to catch me and kill me.
Before you buy this, even if on sale, ask yourself this: Are you willing to waste hours of your precious life stressed out of your mind, not knowing where else to go because you have to find one last item in a colossal ship while dodging constant cameras that are more of a nuisance than a challenge to deal with, all of that just for a bug to render all of your hard work pointless.
This game may have been popular back when it came out, but that doesn't mean you'll enjoy your time with it.
Good night.

Decent horror game, wait for a sale to get it at 3 or 4 euros.

This game wanted to kill me sometimes >_<

You wake up in a big ship or a big submarine (idk but its somewhere in the ocean) and you try to escape from the ship, because there is one of the 3 monsters in the ship hunting you down.

I like how every monster has their different abilities. For example one that can go in vents and will ambush you when you get too close, or one where he levitates and you won't hear the footsteps (but slow). They also have different soundtracks when they are chasing you.

As the player you need to find items in order to escape. Every item is randomized in the ship so you won't be able to speedrun the game. You can choose to escape with the helicopter, submarine, or the escape boat.

Game doesn't have a story, It's just escape this area and you win the game! I do like the game and recommend playing this. It has some scary sides and graphics are alright!

7.5/10

Comme souvent, qui dit procédural dit vide et sans âme

My childhood was built around this game. It may look old, but it's packed with content—hours upon hours of it! Highly recommend!

everything

Remek horror.
A pálya elég nagy, megvannak a maga részei, de ami a legjobb, hogy minden végigjátszásnál változik! A szörnyek is kreatívak, mindegyik egy picit más taktikát igényel. Sok tárgy van, ráadásul nem egynek van több felhasználási módja. A grafika tökéletes, a hangok jók, a hangulat pedig abszolút megvan! Sok lehetőségünk van, a 3 kiút mellett például le tudjuk állítani teljesen a gázt, megpróbálhatjuk felgyújtani a szörnyet, gyűjtögethetünk note-okat és hangfelvételeket, s a többi. Nem könnyű elsőre, de idővel jól betanulható. Az a fajta horror amin lehet félni, de ezzel együtt szórakoztató is, nem dominál se az egyik, se a másik. Hibákkal, bugokkal nem igazán találkoztam, esetleg az animációkba lehetne belekötni, de nekem személy szerint tetszenek a karakteres mozgások. Illetve idevehető még a levegőben ugrás is mint bug, de aki játszott már a játékkal, az tudja, hogy ez inkább áldás mint átok. Nem mai játék, cserébe egy laptopon is elfut. Nagyon jó az újrajátszhatósága, így egy akció során mindenképpen megér egy vásárlást.

Oh sí que rico me azota el mounstrote ,me gusta que me pegue me embarace y me deje con un hijo para luego buscar a un idiota que me mantenga cuando ya deje la pteria ,sin duda el mejor juego del mundo oh sí hagan más juegos así

Run aimlessly through a ship while going god knows where while also being chased by one of three monsters. Truly a fun game!

Pretty good game.

Satisfying gameplay loop with random monsters, creating variety with each run. There can definitely be some replay-ability here just with that mechanic alone.

Story is relayed in notes and recordings found amongst the ship, but there’s not much there. Voice acting here is fine, but very distorted due to the mixing on the radios where the recordings are stored. Music is bare bones and really only happens when a chase is occurring. That being said the music is good when the chase happens so there is that.

Everything is randomized within each run, down to the items and their locations as well as the monster. Some items are locked behind doors that need to be opened via alternative means. Sometimes you’ll see an item you need and have no way of getting to it because you don’t have the sound making item you need to draw the monster closer to knock down the door or you don’t have the fuse needed to place into the box to open the door. This can cause some frustration but also incentivizes ingenuity.

The whole part about everything being randomized can actually be quite an ordeal to work around when you’re going for achievements. There are achievements in this game that require you to escape against a certain monster, and not all beasts are made alike within this. If you decide to 100% complete the game, this is probably where most of your time will be spent as some of it will just come down to having to restart each time you get bad luck and roll the wrong monster. Sometimes it simply comes down to having a bad run and not getting the items that you need.

A straightforward idea that brings together simplistic mechanics to create randomized generative replay-able runs creates an enjoyable experience that will last you around a dozen hours or so. I’d recommend getting it on sale. Again, achievements will be a bit of a pain on this one, especially if you have bad luck. 4/5.

Nostalgic asf I used to watch youtubers play this

this game used to be great before the sequel came out which is so bad.

Great game to always come back to every now and then

Genuinely Fun and Thrilling

This game is a simple concept executed exceptionally well. Your objective? Escape. How? By collecting the items needed to set up one of three escape routes. Sounds straightforward, right? Well, not quite—because you’ll be doing it while being hunted by one of three terrifying monsters!

Every playthrough is unique, thanks to procedural generation. The monster, the layout of the ship, and the placement of critical items are all randomized. This keeps the gameplay fresh and unpredictable. A single session can last as little as 10 minutes if you’re an expert, but for most players (myself included), it’s typically 30 minutes to an hour.

What I love most about this game is the procedural generation. It ensures every playthrough is different, maintaining a constant sense of tension and the thrill of the unknown. This dynamic approach also makes achievement hunting far more engaging.

Overall, this is a fantastic horror experience—a modern classic in its own right. I give it a solid 8.6/10.

I wanted to lock one of them in a power safe room, couldn't.

Nostalgia hits

Even though the second game had been a disappointment from what i presume was chasing a trend i wont let it effect my review for the first game. this game was one of my favorite games to play and would play it again and again from time to time. its super creative with the monsters, environment and sound design. i still recommend this gem and feel like this should have gotten more love. to the creator and team of this game, if you plan to continue with it as much as i doubt it, please go back to your original routes, i think i can speak for everyone that all we wanted was this but expanded with new story, map, lore, and monsters. i really hope that you guys can learn from your mistakes and give the community what they really want. a terrifying, exciting single player horror game.

hi im just having issues with game . first when i finish the game but it seems i can't get any trophy whatsoever . second
i just wanted to add extend mod but i does not work can you please explain with thx

The game is really great for a game that came out 8 years ago for all the 3 monsters that are on the cargo ship and the 3 escape routes it deserves to be played!

Too damn hard top find all the items

Boo.. :3

Legendary game from so many years ago. Definitely recommended if you're into listening for the monster and running or hiding type of games.

Monstrum is very hard , especially for new players.
But this is a childhood game I used to love playing !
Glad to have the chance to play it again after 5 years.

I recommend this game, it's amazing and scary !

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Monstrum – A Nightmare That Keeps You On Edge 🚢😱

If you thought the cargo ship was safe, think again! Monstrum throws you into the heart of survival horror like never before. It’s like if Alien had a baby with The Truman Show—but in the worst possible way. 👀💀

The beauty of this game lies in its terrifying unpredictability. With procedurally generated levels, no two runs are ever the same. That means you can’t just memorize your way out of danger—Monstrum ensures you’re always on your toes. And don’t even get me started on the AI-driven predators that are out to get you... every step you take feels like it could be your last. 😈💨

What really adds to the tension is the permadeath feature. One wrong move, and you're done. No respawns. No second chances. You’ll have to think fast, keep your wits about you, and pray that you make it to the escape route. The ever-present sense of "Am I safe?" never goes away, and that’s exactly what makes it so hauntingly fun. 🎮💥

The derelict cargo ship you’re trapped on becomes its own character, full of dark, claustrophobic corners and hidden surprises. You’ll find yourself creeping around, heart racing, wondering what’s lurking just out of sight. And trust me, the predator AI is relentless—when it’s hunting you, you’ll feel every heartbeat in your chest. 🦑👀

Monstrum is the ultimate test of your survival skills and nerve. If you’re looking for a game that keeps you up at night, questioning every creak and groan of the ship, then get ready to experience terror on a whole new level. 😳💔

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What a disgustingly underrated horror game. Monstrum is genuinely one of the best horror games I've ever played. (right next to the Outlast games and Alien Isolation. The chases are just as tense as Outlast,
and the stealth is just as scary as Alien: Isolation's. The behavior of the three monsters being different from one another is such a good touch and makes the stealth much more terrifying.
And they managed to do all of this without a single scripted sequence. 10/10 game

Very fun

This is one of my favorite horror games, right next to Alien: Isolation. Something about being stuck on a large yet cramped boat in the middle of the sea at night, with a creature hunting you down is just downright horrifying in my eyes. The fact that the monster can be anywhere is also pretty scary.
The game does have a few issues, and definitely not perfect, but I still love it nonetheless. It's definitely worth the price, and has some replay-ability to it.
If you're looking for a spooky, free roam horror game, then give this game a try.

Rare fun 1st-person horror game. The cargo freighter setting's perfect for what the game's trying to accomplish, and the procedural level generation keeps multiple runs nice and fresh, even if the game's few win-state objectives can get a little stale.
The monsters are a little hit or miss, with the glowy stomp-stomp guy being lots and lots of fun to get in chases with and play around, the floaty flickers-your-lights guy being pretty fun and uniquely spooky, and the gooey vent-crawler guy just not being any fun at all to play around.
But even with the blemishes considered, it's pretty outstanding for its genre and I'm not sure I've ever even played a better 1st-person horror game to compare it to.
If ever you catch it on sale for $10 or under, I'd just buy it, tbh. I'd argue it might even be worth full-price, but the game's from 2015, and you know how older games are with Steam sales every other month.
Worst thing I can think of is that it reminds me about how they made Monstrum 2 into a generic, asymmetrical multiplayer Dead By Daylight-type game instead of building on their own good thing that they already had...

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The only way this game could be better is if i could control the getaway helicopter and crash into the monster, taking both of us out.

Extremely fun and scary. It's an oldy but a goody, as I say. There's plenty of replay ability and the monsters are fun to go up against in their own way. It was defenatly worth the money I paid for it.

the most horrifying part about this game is how boring and broken it is

This game amps up the tension and keeps it there the whole time. One of the best low-graphics indie survival horror games out there. The monsters and design keep it fresh each run through.

sgood

This is one of my favorite horror games of all time. It is difficult, Random, unpredictable and surprisingly scary. It holds up fantastically after all these years and the age really isn't an issue. This game makes me scream everytime i play it