# A Monster's Expedition

> 2020 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q105423873](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105423873)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Monster's_Expedition)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/a-monster-s-expedition

## Summary
A Monster's Expedition is a 2020 single-player puzzle video game developed and self-published by Draknek Limited. The game is a sokoban-style, bird's-eye view puzzle experience (also described with the genre tag "Metroidbrainia") released for PC, macOS, Linux, Apple platforms, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

## Key Facts
- Release date: 2020-09-10.  
- Developer and publisher: Draknek Limited.  
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4.  
- Game mode: single-player.  
- Genres: puzzle video game; described as "Metroidbrainia" and a "sokoban" video game.  
- Official website: https://www.monsterexpedition.com/.  
- ESRB rating: Everyone (content descriptors include Alcohol Reference and Violent References as listed).  
- Major distribution channels: Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo eShop, itch.io.  
- Critical reception on OpenCritic: Top Critic Average 85/100 (11 Top Critics) and Critics Recommend 100% (12 critics) as of 2022-05-23.  
- Award recognition: nominated as a finalist for the Apple Design Award for Inclusivity (Apple Design Awards 2021).

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms can I play A Monster's Expedition on?
A: A Monster's Expedition is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. It is distributed through stores including Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo eShop and itch.io.

### Q: Who made A Monster's Expedition and when did it come out?
A: The game was developed and published by Draknek Limited and was released on September 10, 2020.

### Q: What type of game is it and how does it play?
A: It is a single-player puzzle game with sokoban-like mechanics presented from a bird's-eye view; the game has also been described with the label "Metroidbrainia."

## Why It Matters
A Monster's Expedition matters as a well-regarded indie puzzle title that combines simple mechanics with broad platform availability and an emphasis on accessibility. Its sokoban-inspired puzzles and bird's-eye presentation make it approachable while offering depth through level design and exploration. The game's cross-platform release (PC, Apple platforms, consoles, and itch.io) exemplifies modern indie distribution strategies, enabling wide reach without traditional retail. Critical reception on aggregator OpenCritic indicates strong approval from critics, and its nomination as an Apple Design Awards finalist for Inclusivity highlights the title's attention to accessible design and user experience. For players and designers of puzzle games, A Monster's Expedition demonstrates how minimalist aesthetics, clear mechanics, and careful level progression can produce an engaging, widely distributable experience that resonates with critics and accessibility-minded award programs alike.

## Notable For
- Being developed and self-published by indie studio Draknek Limited and released on 2020-09-10.  
- Wide cross-platform distribution: available on PC (Steam/Epic), macOS, Linux, Apple platforms (iOS/iPadOS/tvOS), Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4.  
- Recognition for accessibility: finalist nomination for the Apple Design Award for Inclusivity in 2021.  
- Strong critical reception on OpenCritic: Top Critic Average 85/100 and 100% Critics Recommend (as of 2022-05-23).  
- Distinct genre labeling combining sokoban puzzle mechanics with a “Metroidbrainia” exploratory-puzzle framing and a bird's-eye view.

## Body

### Overview
- Title: A Monster's Expedition (also marketed under variants such as A Monster's Expedition: Through Puzzling Exhibitions).  
- Instance of: video game.  
- Country of origin: United Kingdom.  
- Developer / Publisher: Draknek Limited.  
- IMDb ID: tt27494702.

### Release and Distribution
- Publication date: 2020-09-10 (announcement and store listings corroborate this date).  
- Distribution platforms include Steam (Steam application id 1052990 for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux), Epic Games Store, Nintendo eShop, and itch.io (https://draknek.itch.io/a-monsters-expedition).  
- Digital distribution / format: available as digital download.

### Platforms and Technical IDs
- Steam application id: 1052990 (Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux).  
- App Store id for Apple platforms (macOS/iOS/iPadOS/tvOS): 1449606823.  
- Nintendo Switch identifiers: gametdb_game_id Switch/AZ5EA, nintendo_eshop_id a-monsters-expedition-switch, Nintendo eShop (Europe) id 2020523.  
- PlayStation patch/orbis IDs: CUSA29978 (United States), CUSA29979 (Europe), CUSA29980 (Asia), CUSA30007 (Japan).  
- Other database identifiers: itch.io numeric id 739563; mobygames id 150359; OpenCritic id 10145; speedrun.com id a_monsters_expedition.

### Gameplay and Mechanics
- Core mechanics: sokoban-style block- and path-manipulation puzzles presented from a bird's-eye view.  
- Genre descriptors: puzzle, sokoban, and "Metroidbrainia" (the latter used as a descriptive genre tag in sources).  
- Mode: single-player experience focused on puzzle solving and exploration.

### Reception and Recognition
- OpenCritic metrics (point-in-time 2022-05-23): Top Critic Average 85/100 (11 Top Critics); Critics Recommend 100% (12 critics).  
- Apple Design Awards: nominated as a finalist for the Inclusivity category in the 2021 Apple Design Awards.  
- ESRB rating: Everyone, with content descriptors including Alcohol Reference and Violent References (per Nintendo eShop listing).

### Localization and Accessibility
- Language support (store metadata): English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese.  
- Accessibility recognition: nomination for Apple Design Award for Inclusivity highlights attention to inclusive design.

### Online and Store Presence
- Official site: https://www.monsterexpedition.com/.  
- itch.io page: https://draknek.itch.io/a-monsters-expedition.  
- Store presence: listed and distributed on Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo eShop, and other digital storefronts.

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## References

1. Metroidbrainia: An in-depth exploration of knowledge-gated games
2. [Source](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1052990/A_Monsters_Expedition/)
3. Steam
4. OpenCritic
5. [Source](https://twitter.com/Draknek/status/1304102902835884034)
6. Nintendo eShop
7. [Apple reveals 36 finalists for 2021 Apple Design Awards. 2021](https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/06/01/apple-reveals-36-finalists-2021-apple-design-awards)
8. MobyGames
9. [Category:Bird's-eye view - PCGamingWiki PCGW - bugs, fixes, crashes, mods, guides and improvements for every PC game](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Category:Bird%27s-eye_view?oldid=968175#mw-pages)
10. GameSpot
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