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YOU ARE THE MONSTER

Ever wanted to be a giant monster rampaging through a city? Experience mindless chaos as you destroy all in your path, earning new abilities, new monsters and new ways to wreak havoc.

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Developer
Joshua Hughes
Publisher
Joshua Hughes
Release
June 18, 2026
45 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mixed441 reviews69.2%

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About the Game

THE CITY IS YOUR PLAYGROUND 

Destroy everyone and everything in your path as you grow in size and power. 

UPGRADE YOUR ABILITIES

Level up and enhance your abilities in each playthrough to face off against police units, SWAT teams, tanks, jets and more.

UNLEASH NEW FORMS OF DESTRUCTION

Unlock new monsters, new modes and new cosmetics as you progress. 

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