Monk Took Book — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know

A game about organizing, stacking and remembering where you put hundreds of books in a cozy-creepy medieval library. Release date to be announced.

Coming soonSimulationby SquarePlay GamesPrice: N/A
Quick verdict Monk Took Book is one of the most anticipated upcoming Simulation games on Steam, with no release date confirmed yet. It's on our trending radar ahead of launch — a strong early signal. If you like Simulation games such as MudRunner, Rest Area Simulator: Prologue, Meltopia, it's worth a wishlist.

About Monk Took Book

Welcome, Novice, to Holy Island, home to the greatest monastic library of the Dark Ages! You are tasked with running this revered place of learning, and completing our Legendary Collection... Every morning new books are delivered, each bearing a distinct symbol upon their cover. Remember them well! Then place them upon shelves according to thine own design. Cometh the night, you must deliver the Scribes their chosen tomes. Recall where thy books are placed, for this is a test of thine memory! The Abbot shall reward thy toils with Blessings. Spend them on Perkes to Level Up thy Strength, Speed and Carpentry skill. Or expand the Collection by raising new and lofty shelves or unlocking new chambers. After dark, vermin, spirits and all manner of beasts shall assail thy Collection. Take up thy dagger, crossbow or holy cross to preserve thy labours. Then use the quill to restore any damaged books. Note that thou can reduce or disable thy foes if a more chilled experience is desired. Immerse thyself in a host of systems-based emergent gameplay, including simulated flame and combustion, water dousing by pail, the chaotic physics of tumbling and thrown books, a day and night cycle, ballistic weapons and melee combat. Revel in a myriad of features and Quality of Life benefits with thy brethren: Explore a hand-crafted monastic library Carry books in great stacks or throw them vast distances Play first or third person Arachnophobia mode Up to four players Granular difficulty options: reduce, increase or disable some or all enemies Control book rates for a more chill experience Proximity voice chat Public and private lobby Steam invites Copy/paste lobby join codes In game text chat Full key rebinding Manual and autosave FoV slider Headbob slider Gamma slider Window or fullscreen mode Widescreen support Delight in the harmony of ordered shelves, the quiet rustle of parchment and the mirth of shared labour!

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

Genre
Simulation
Developer
SquarePlay Games
Release
Coming soon
Price
N/A

Should You Play Monk Took Book?

Who it's for: fans of Simulation games like MudRunner, Rest Area Simulator: Prologue, Meltopia.

Welcome, Novice, to Holy Island, home to the greatest monastic library of the Dark Ages! You are tasked with running this revered place of learning, and completing our Legendary Collection... Every morning new books are delivered, each bearing a distinct symbol upon their cover. Remember them well! Then place them upon shelves according to thine own design. Cometh the night, you must deliver the Scribes their chosen tomes. Recall where thy books are placed, for this is a test of thine memory! The Abbot shall reward thy toils with Blessings. Spend them on…

Monk Took Book is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar ahead of release.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or later · Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent · Graphics: Desktop Nvidia GTX 1050 4GB or equivalent (integrated GPUs/lower spec mobile laptop GPUs not supported)

Recommended

OS: Windows 11 · Processor: Desktop Intel Core i9 or equivalent · Graphics: Desktop Nvidia 2070 8GB or equivalent

Monk Took Book — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Monk Took Book release?
Monk Took Book does not have a confirmed release date yet; it is listed as Coming Soon on Steam.
What kind of game is Monk Took Book?
Monk Took Book is a Simulation game. A game about organizing, stacking and remembering where you put hundreds of books in a cozy-creepy medieval library.
Is Monk Took Book multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Monk Took Book supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
Is Monk Took Book on Steam Deck or consoles?
Monk Took Book runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Monk Took Book cost?
Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
What are Monk Took Book's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Monk Took Book worth wishlisting?
If you enjoy Simulation games like MudRunner, Rest Area Simulator: Prologue, Meltopia, yes. It's on our trending radar.
Who made Monk Took Book?
Monk Took Book is developed by SquarePlay Games.
What games is Monk Took Book similar to?
Monk Took Book sits alongside Simulation games such as MudRunner, Rest Area Simulator: Prologue, Meltopia.
What platforms is Monk Took Book on?
Monk Took Book is available on Windows.

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