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Steam app 1052990 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:26 UTC

A Monster's Expedition

An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!

A Monster's Expedition Steam header artwork
Draknek & FriendsDraknek & Friends
23playing now
3624-hour peak
250all-time peak
18average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−0.9Gain−4.5%% gain46Peak

418 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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All time

73 months, September 2020 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 173 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 245 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

01225375001 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 202615 peakWednesday 02 September 202617 peakThursday 03 September 202634 peakFriday 04 September 202636 peakSaturday 05 September 202640 peakSunday 06 September 202644 peakMonday 07 September 202646 peakTuesday 08 September 202643 peakWednesday 09 September 202644 peakThursday 10 September 202638 peakFriday 11 September 202643 peakSaturday 12 September 202636 peak

October 2026

A Monster's Expedition was released on 10 Sep, 2020.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:26 UTC
App ID
1052990
Last updated
04 Jul 2025 build 19109394
Developer
Draknek & Friends
Publisher
Draknek & Friends
Release date
10 Sep, 2020
Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinux
Download size
342 MB343 MB346 MB
Install size
535 MB538 MB584 MB
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
9

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudRemote Play on TVRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Popular tags

PuzzleOpen WorldAdventureSokobanFamily FriendlyExplorationDifficultFunnyCuteSingleplayerCasual3DStrategyRelaxingPost-apocalypticAtmosphericSurrealNonlinearAlternate HistoryCartoony
About this gameFull description from Steam
From some of the best puzzle designers in the world comes A Monster's Expedition, an adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans. By pushing trees over to create pathways, you’ll explore hundreds of islands near and far to learn about the history of “humanity”. Immerse yourself in human culture with all-new exhibits from the "Human Englandland" dig site, each accompanied with expert insights*! *Insights is not a legally binding term and may or may not include idle speculation, rumour and hearsay. Adorable open world puzzle game from the creators of A Good Snowman is Hard to Build and Cosmic Express Simple but deep mechanics packed with possibilities to discover Hundreds of islands to visit – some right in front of you, others well off the beaten track for true puzzle lovers Learn about the mythical humans from the perspective of curious monsters
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Windows 7+ Processor: SSE2 instruction set support Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card, Intel HD Graphics 3000 or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

macOS

Minimum: OS: Mac OS X 10.14+ Processor: 64bit Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card, Intel HD Graphics 3000 or better Storage: 1 GB available space

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 20.04+, SteamOS Processor: 64bit Memory: 2 GB RAM Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported languages14 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Arabic
Dutch
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Turkish

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

9 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
A Monster's ExpeditionAchievement
Shore ThingAchievement
Special Delivery!Achievement
The Real TreasureHidden achievement
This Looks Familiar...Achievement
For SailAchievement
What a Lovely Visit!Achievement
Cuddle PuddleHidden achievement
Data MinerAchievement

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35 developer announcements, Mar 2020 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. He Who Watches is OUT NOW!

    Hey there!We have some important news to share from us at Draknek & Friends! We're excited to announce that, in collaboration with solo developer Bobby Vanden (as Danga Games), our first-person puzzle game He Who Watches is OUT NOW on Steam…

    Mairi Spaceship

August

  1. Release date for a new Draknek & Friends game!

    Hey there!If you’re a fan of our games here at Draknek & Friends, you might also enjoy what we’ve been working on lately! So here’s an exciting announcement about the next game we’re publishing:We’re thrilled to announce that our next…

    RachelW

May

  1. Celebrating Cerebral Puzzle Showcase!

    We're excited to announce that A Monster's Expedition is taking part in this year's Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! From May 28th to June 4th get the game for 70% off. We're also discounting the whole library of Draknek & Friends games, which you…

    zerofiftyone

October

  1. Spooky Express is OUT NOW! 🚂🎃

    We have some exciting news to share:Spooky Express, the newest game from the developers of A Monster's Expedition is OUT NOW!The monsters can't wait to eat you – er, we mean meet!Take charge of the Spooky Express; the only rail service…

    Mairi Spaceship

August

  1. Celebrating 12 years of Draknek & Friends - Steam Publisher Sale

    Have you heard the news? This week* is the 12th anniversary of Draknek and Friends! 🎉*technically it's tricky to pinpoint the exact date we were founded, but it's been 12 years since the first release of our first game, Sokobond. So this…

    Mairi Spaceship

June

  1. A Monster's Expedition is 60% off in the Steam Summer Sale

    A Monster's Expedition is 60% off in the Steam Summer Sale!Immerse yourself in human culture with exhibits from the "Human Englandland" dig site, each accompanied with expert insights*!*Insights is not a legally binding term and may or may…

    Mairi Spaceship

May

  1. A Monster's Expedition is 60% off in the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/7938465/96429b34457a122935559ff1f2281e52ebb3b2d2.png We're excited to announce that A Monster's Expedition is taking part in this year's Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! From May 29th to June 5th get the game for 60% off 👇…

    Mairi Spaceship
  2. We're excited to announce the next game from Draknek & Friends: Spooky Express

    Hey there! If you enjoyed A Monster's Expedition, then you might also enjoy what we've been working on lately here at Draknek & Friends. Announcing: Spooky Express! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/7938465/83e82ab61856c744ba366a8e814e5b0fc8468bd8.png…

    Mairi Spaceship

April

  1. A Monster's Expedition is in the Steam Box-Pushing Fest! 🫸📦

    A Monster's Expedition is 60% off in the Steam Box-Pushing Fest this week, from April 21st - 28th! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37052424/88408d679bf690f941dd471767a2cc1ff4d2fb1e.gif As one of the foremost developers of sokoban games, we've not one…

    Mairi Spaceship
  2. The Electrifying Incident is OUT NOW! ⚡

    We have some exciting news to share! The Electrifying Incident: A Monster Mini-Expedition is OUT NOW on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352300/The_Electrifying_Incident_A_Monster_MiniExpedition/ Featuring the monster from A…

    Mairi Spaceship

February

  1. Draknek's upcoming puzzle game, The Electrifying Incident launches April

    Hey puzzle game fans! We’re excited to announce that The Electrifying Incident, our latest thinky puzzle game from Draknek & Friends, will launch in April on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352300 Featuring the monster from A…

    Mairi Spaceship

January

  1. A Monster's Expedition is ON SALE for 60% off!

    Exciting news! A Monster's Expedition is now 60% off on Steam and itch.io. To mark the launch of LOK Digital on Android and iOS, we're offering a discount on all Draknek & Friends games. Now's the perfect time to discover your new favourite…

    Mairi Spaceship

December

  1. LOK Digital is OUT NOW!

    Hey there, We have some exciting news about another game being published by us at Draknek & Friends: LOK Digital is OUT NOW. We just announced it in the Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition.…

    Mairi Spaceship

November

  1. Our merch store is now live

    Hey Adventurers 👋 We have some exciting news to share! We now have an official merch store, featuring t-shirts, mugs, desk mats and stickers from A Monster's Expedition.…

    Mairi Spaceship

June

  1. 48 hours left to get the plushie from A Monster's Expedition

    Hey there adventurers! We're in our final 48 hours of our Makeship campaign, and we need your help now more than ever! ✨ Currently, the campaign is sitting at 90%, which means there are fewer than 20 pre-orders of this adorable and charming…

    Mairi Spaceship
  2. There's just one week left to grab your Monster's Expedition plush!

    Hey there adventurers! If you're keen to get your very own monster plush, then this weekend is your last chance! Our Makeship campaign will be live until Thursday June 20th - after which point it'll be gone forever.…

    Mairi Spaceship

May

  1. Get your very own A Monster's Expedition Plush Toy! ⭐

    Hey adventurers 👋 We have some exciting news! We're thrilled to announce that we've been working with Makeship on a plush toy of the titular Monster from A Monster's Expedition, complete with backpack! This plushie is available for the next…

    Mairi Spaceship
  2. A Monster's Expedition is 60% off in the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/28143895/c2a838224662ee0b10e80de431dfb3d73eec8711.png We're excited to announce that A Monster's Expedition is taking part in this year's Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! From May 23rd to May 30th get the game for 60% off 👇…

    Mairi Spaceship

April

  1. New Game Announcement: LOK Digital

    Hey there! If you enjoyed playing A Monster's Expedition, we think you'll love what we've been working on lately. Combining creative thinky puzzles, intuitive mechanics, and an elegant hand-drawn art style... We're pleased to announce the…

    Mairi Spaceship

February

  1. Sokobond Express is available today!

    We are thrilled to share that Sokobond Express, a beautifully minimalist puzzle game that combines chemical bonds and puzzling pathfinding in novel ways, is out on Steam now. Please enjoy and leave a Steam review!…

    Syrenne

May

  1. The Hint Update comes to A Monster’s Expedition!

    Starting today, A Monster’s Expedition now has a super-useful Hint feature! Enable it in the settings tab for hints for solutions to individual island puzzles, and even in-game tips for where to start looking for secrets. A Monster’s…

    Draknek

December

  1. 2021-12-20 update

    some small puzzle changes to prevent unintended solutions some bugfixes

    Patch notes

September

  1. Bonfire Peaks - out now!

    Today, in partnership with director Corey Martin, Draknek & Friends is thrilled to announce that Bonfire Peaks is now available, with a 10% launch discount for the first week. After three years in development the full game is a wonderful…

    Draknek

August

  1. 2021-08-16 update

    Minor puzzle adjustments

    Patch notes
  2. Bugfix update 2021-08-08

    Some minor level tweaks to prevent unintended solutions Hopefully fix crash on startup on M1 Macs if running the game via Steam

    Patch notes
  3. The Museum Expansion Update comes to A Monster's Expedition!

    Thank you for playing A Monster's Expedition! Today we've released the Museum Expansion Update, a major content addition with over 100 new puzzle islands and over a dozen new exhibits to discover. The new content is free as part of the…

    Draknek

April

  1. Draknek's upcoming puzzle game, Bonfire Peaks, coming Q3 2021

    Hello puzzle game fans! We’re excited to announce that Bonfire Peaks, our first publishing venture with developer Corey Martin, will launch later this year in Q3 2021 on PC, Mac, and Linux on Steam. This game lines up perfectly with our…

    Draknek

March

  1. 2021-03-09 patch

    On error during startup, show error to user for easier debugging

    Patch notes

December

  1. Baba’s Sausage Expedition - Puzzle Masterpieces Bundle, Out Now!

    Today, in partnership with the developers of Baba is You and Stephen’s Sausage Roll, we released the Baba’s Sausage Expedition - Puzzle Game Masterpieces bundle. The bundle has a 20% discount on all included games that you don’t already…

    Draknek

September

  1. Steam Trading Cards Now Available

    Hello Museum Visitors! Today we've released Steam Trading Cards for A Monster's Expedition (Through Puzzling Exhibitions.) There are five cards to collect, and the cards should be granted to your account retroactively if you've already…

    Syrenne
  2. Release livestream

    We're streaming a playthrough of the start of the game to celebrate its launch! Please tune in and join us :)

    Draknek
  3. A Monster's Expedition - out now!

    A Monster's Expedition (Through Puzzling Exhibitions), the new game from Draknek & Friends, is now available on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1052990/A_Monsters_Expedition/…

    Draknek
  4. A Monster's Expedition - out now!

    A Monster's Expedition (Through Puzzling Exhibitions), the new game from Draknek & Friends, is now available on Steam! I know everyone says this, but I think we've made something really special that almost everyone will enjoy. The puzzles…

    Draknek

June

  1. Puzzle Demo Triathlon - A Monster's Expedition

    3 uniquely challenging spacial puzzle games have free demos this week! Join Corey, Gwen, and Alan as we play each game and nerd out about puzzle games and game development. 7pm BST / 2pm EDT / 11am PDT: Bonfire Peaks…

    Draknek

March

  1. Announcing: A Monster's Expedition (Through Human Exhibitions)

    We've just announced our new game! A Monster's Expedition (Through Human Exhibitions) is a brand new adventure tour for monsters who love to learn about humans. https://youtu.be/WXVbNIfTWAw If you've enjoyed any of our previous games, I…

    Draknek

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