Indie · 2018
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom borrows the best from the classic series to deliver a fresh, modern adventure with fun gameplay,…
Key facts
- Released
- 4 December 2018
- Genre
- Indie · Platformer · Adventure
- Length
- ≈ 17 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG, Game Atelier
- Publisher
- FDG Entertainment, Co KG
- Critics
- Metacritic 85
- Steam reviews
- 89% positive (2,455 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 85 — critics loved it
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 17h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom?
Expect about 17 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom with friends?
No, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom on?
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Is Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 85. On Steam, 89% positive (2,455 reviews).
What games are like Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom?
In the same spirit: The Legend of Dark Witch, Yooka-Laylee and Rabi-Ribi.



