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Monospaced Lovers
Developer Scarlet String Studios
Monospaced Lovers is an exploration-driven platformer about closeness and distance. Journey through a metafictional, fantasy-filled land and find the truth of your fragile world before it disintegrates. From the Steam store page
28 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Jul 22, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
95
LovedLoved
20 positive · 1 negative
95% range 77–99%
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| Steam reviews | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
7 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
51 of 54 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
28 of 28 · most liked firstConcise Game Reviews: "Monospaced Lovers" (Scroll down for the longer version) Game Value: ✅ Highly recommended for fans of challenging platformers with a deep narrative and puzzle-solving elements. Combines the emotional depth of a visual novel with the rigorous mechanics of hardcore platformers. Game Tags: ✔Platformer ✔Adventure ✔Puzzle ✔Visual Novel ✔Metafictional ✔Exploration ✔Story-Driven ✔Hardcore ✔Anime Style Genre Classification: A narrative-driven platformer that explores themes…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A pretty unique experience both in terms of gameplay, story and and art. It really feels like the game doesn't undermine the players intelligence and I appreciate that. I spent a lot of time with the demo of this game before the official game release so I probably have about 10 hours total.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is so niche; it is for the cross-section of players that like hardcore puzzles, hard platform trials, and bullet hell challenges. And not only that, they need to vibe with the game aesthetic, characters, and story. I know there are people that are going to love this game, the trailer of Monospaced Lovers is pretty transparent with the platform and bullet hell aspects of the game, but they don't disclose how hard some puzzles and secrets can be. I do feel it is something hard to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a crime that this game doesn't have more attention. This is honestly shaping up to be one of my favorite games of 2024. What intrigued me about the game was by looking at the description, it listed "La Mulana" as one of the inspirations for the game. I love puzzle type Metroidvanias (even if I didn't specifically like a lot of things about La Mulana, the sense of exploration in the game was great) such as Animal Well and the late game of Environmental Station Alpha. Monospaced Lovers in my…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I cannot in good conscience recommend this game to any casual player. It is frustrating to wrangle this games poor designs and collisions at times to get completion, and it is a VERY difficult game as advertised. There's a good story, and it's relatively fun if you're able to remain calm, but it is not for a normal player. For reference, my breaking point was a series of finnicky challenges involving sliding, and a certain picnic invitation being screwed over by obstructive physics where each…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Updated review since I now cleared the game. This game is one of my all time favorites now - I absolutely loved it! GAMEPLAY: controls are very snappy with fluid animations. It’s very precise. The game consists of exploring, platforming, puzzles and bossfights, accompanied by a great story. You have a double jump, as well as 2 air dashes to move around. You also gain gadgets over the course of the game to help you progress through the story. ATMOSPHERE: The overall vibe of the game is quite…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've known about Scarlet String Studios for a while now due to their VN "Sepia Tears" and was excited to play this game since I've first seen it and especially after I tried the demo. Since I'm only a few hours in, I can't exactly give a review but quite frankly, I think this game already deserved more far more recognition, before it even came out. I'll keep it brief: if you think you'd enjoy a platformer with explorative puzzle focus and coming-of-age story elements, then you should by…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As it was already said a couple times - it's truly a game for a specific audience, those who like hardcore mechanical difficulty, obscure puzzles and visual novels The highlight of the game in my point of view is the dialogues. The conversations between characters feel very natural, with just the right amount of goofiness. The main plot also brings up interesting questions about Artificial Intelligence, the reality and self-consciousness The level design is a bit rough visually (mainly talking…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🔴LIVE First stream of the new year! Checking out Monospaced Lovers, which looks like a beautiful cross between a narrative game and a platformer. ➡️ twitch.tv/eleriivt
unlabelledView post →A game called Monospaced Lovers taught me how to convert binary to text, to make me solve some puzzles with it.
unlabelledView post →This review will be updated as I play more of the game (probably when I finish). I am barely more than 2 hours into Monospaced Lovers, but I can already recommend it. This game has been at the top of my Steam wishlist since I first played the demo over 5 years ago. Monospaced Lovers reminds me of the quirky yet creative era of Flash games, where conventional ideas of games could be ignored and you never quite knew what you were going to get. In particular, I was reminded so much of the game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUfIgfwprTQ - AMAZING BULLETHECK PLATFORMER! My First Hour Experience with Monospaced Lovers was Incredible! ⌛ The anime style is heartwarming and the gameplay is fun and to the point. Each character has a lot of personality and the puzzles are actually interesting! The music and vibe is comfy and for less than $20 it cannot be beat for a great weekend game. If you're leaning on the fence, you can find my first hour of the game here:
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Monoscaped Lovers 8/10 The Space between Zelda-inspired and Metroidvania-inspired Story, Art and Music The story is consistently engaging and features a delightful cast of characters, there was never a moment when I didn’t enjoy the writing in their interactions. I’d say the overall vibe of the story could be summed up as Firewatch meets Undertale and Celeste. The hand-drawn art looks great and it’s well-animated. The soundtrack is also quite nice, leaning towards a calmer vibe overall,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing platformer. Haven't completed the whole game yet but the movement is smooth and the levels are challenging. I'd say the rapid fire of small red orbs is a little bs and adds an element of RNG though, so that is something I could do without. The game doesn't pull its punches, which I love, but if you are struggling with it there is an easier mode (I haven't tried it though). Amazing puzzles. Haven't seen a game before that trusts its player to think outside the box to this degree. Also…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cryptic puzzles and punishing platforming perils be damned! Monospaced Lovers is worth all the gamer sweat & tears!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →very fun and great story so far
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game hard, girl is cute
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2D platformer adventure game "Monospaced Lovers" was released recently. It has a native Linux version and is available DRM free at GOG. www.gog.com/en/game/mono... #gaming #linuxgaming #drmfree #gog
unlabelledView post →Its unfortunate this game probably won't do well with the larger audience as there is absolutely no hand holding and is insanely difficult in all aspects including puzzles, platforming, and bullet hell dodging. It may even be the most overall difficult game I have played so far barring those with fake difficulty utilizing tank controls, UI screw, and such. If you are a masochist like me and can get past that though, it's an incredible journey with great visuals, story, dialogue, and tight…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Monospaced Lovers is such a cool game if you’re into puzzles and, like, retro computer vibes. It’s all about lining stuff up perfectly and solving levels that feel like you’re coding or playing with typewriter fonts. The look is super clean, kinda like an old terminal screen, and the music is chill too. It starts out easy, but the puzzles get way harder, so it’s actually really satisfying when you figure stuff out. If you like games that make you think but don’t stress you out, you’ll probably…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →if you like Bullet H*lls and Platformers this game is for you. If you like puzzle games, this game scratches that itch. Though, SOME puzzles I can do without like.. Anything to do with math.. I will ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ cheat 100%. Which is what I had to do with the Binary puzzle. I'm not going to even PRETEND I understood what the f*ck they were talking about. But, besides that, it's a cute little game. Nice soothing music when it needs it and nice dramatic music when it needs.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m an illustrator, but I’m also a trained graphic designer. I designed this business card for a game localizer from Japan. Japanese gamers might recognize his work in games like Bakeru and Monospaced Lovers. If you’d like me to design you a card, hit me up! #graphicdesigner #graphicdesign #card
unlabelledView post →I'm not smart enough for this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Liking it so far! The wait was all worth it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I did not expect Rabi-Ribi 3 to come out this early
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Monospaced Lovers is a game built for a very specific type of person, and that is worth celebrating. In its unconventional mesh of genres and inspirations, it emerges as a wholly captivating experience, in spite of or maybe even because of its niche appeal. videogamelizard.com/monospaced-l...
unlabelledView post →💫 Ever wondered what a Metroidvania game about relationships would look like? 💫 Tune in to Vtuber trailer reaction to #MonospacedLovers - Reveal & Release Date 💖🎮 Let's dive into this unique blend of adventure and emotion together! #Vtubers #VtuberEn
unlabelledView post →Side-scrolling platformer Monospaced Lovers will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam on October 31, publisher Astrolabe Games and developer Scarlet String Studios announced. #MonospacedLovers https://gamesense.co/game/monospaced-lovers/news/discuss/monospaced-lovers-launches-october-31-for-ps5-switch-and-pc/
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