What do you get when you mix a Metroidvania, a puzzle game, and a pinball machine? You get MONUMENTUM, one of the most intriguing and unique indie titles we've encountered recently. Developed and published by Jakob Scott, this game promises a compact, intense, and deeply engaging vertical climb.
Falling down is guaranteed, but the experience you gain on the way up is what truly matters in this unconventional blend of genres: Adventure, Strategy, Casual, and Indie.
What Makes It Special
MONUMENTUM breaks the mold by placing you in control of both the player character and the environment itself. Your primary goal is to climb upwards, activating long dormant mechanisms to reach new heights. This unique dual-control setup leads to challenging physics and puzzle scenarios that test both your precision and strategic thinking.
Community tags hint at the game's atmosphere, describing it as Atmospheric, Retro, and, interestingly, featuring elements of Horror. Coupled with the verified tags of 2D and Pixel Graphics, MONUMENTUM provides a distinct visual style that draws players into its immersive, diegetic world, where there is no forced UI or tutorial interruptions. You are encouraged to experiment and forge your own path upwards.
Ready to see this chaos in motion? Check out the official trailer:
Gameplay & Features
At its core, MONUMENTUM is a difficult platformer, often described by players as a 'rage-puzzle-platformer.' The challenge stems from the requirement to navigate over 100+ platforming challenges using five distinct mechanism abilities that you must discover and activate. Success hinges on mastering the timing and utilization of these movements.
While you can't die, the official summary makes it clear that you can and will fall, turning every downward slide into a punishing setback that forces you to re-evaluate your strategy. The experience is designed to be concise, offering roughly 1-2 hours of playtime, making it perfect for an intense afternoon session.
A Critical Note for Players: This experience requires a gamepad controller. Furthermore, the mechanics utilize sustained button presses, and the developers advise trying the demo first if holding a button down for longer than 10-15 seconds at a time might be uncomfortable for you.
Why You'll Love It
If you are a fan of challenging, focused singleplayer experiences, MONUMENTUM delivers. The community has overwhelmingly tagged the game as Difficult, assuring veterans of the genre that this title will put their skills to the test. Despite the difficulty, the Pixel Graphics and 2D presentation provide a clean, retro aesthetic that is easy on the eyes, even when the platforming is hard on the nerves.
It also features Full controller support—a necessity given the sustained button press mechanics—and is flagged for Family Sharing, making it accessible to multiple users on the same account. It’s an unusual strategy adventure that prioritizes skill and experimentation over hand-holding.
Final Thoughts
MONUMENTUM, developed and published by Jakob Scott, looks like a phenomenal choice for players seeking a short, high-intensity platforming challenge on PC. If you enjoy the satisfaction of mastering difficult physics and puzzle mechanics without the distraction of a cluttered UI, keep an eye out for this indie gem. Let us know in the comments if you plan to take on the 100+ challenges and climb to the top!