Twilight Monk

Developer: Aquatic Moon Games

Publisher: GRAVITY GAME ARISE Co., Ltd.

Mar 26, 2025

Visual

2.5D
hand drawn
side scroll
top down

Structure

ability gated
Has Hub
Has Overworld
Semi-Linear

Combat

contact damage

Sub-Genre

Zelda-like

Summary

Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo

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Twilight Monk

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