Monster and Man
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
The tale begins, of two kindreds opposed in the tides of choice and consequence. The line between Monster and Man is thin, so tread lightly in this world...
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Join Eclair the Mage and Sheepy the Rogue on a journey through Den Town and its surrounding areas in this short but sharp RPG! Adventure together and face the many monsters with your elemental magic and tricky skills as you get stronger in this unique party of two!
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Face dangerous bosses and thoughtful puzzles as you level up and grow through the story, collecting many treasures and equipment! Learn the various classes and how they play as the choices grow heavier and heavier... Are you prepared?
Game Features:
Roughly 3 hours of gameplay per playthrough!
6 unique areas to explore!
A New Game+ mode where your Coins and Items carry over!
Discover 2 Secret post game Bosses by completing hidden challenges!
4 Classes to find and learn!
3 Endings to find based on your choices!
40+ unique enemies to face! (Not counting recolors)
Unlock songs in the Music Player as you hear them in the game!
Credits:
Game and Original Art by Isaiah Shepherd (DevSheep Games)
Super Tools Engine plugins by SRD SomeRandomDev (TM)
Additional plugins by Yanfly (TM)
Window Skin by SkottyTV
Yet Another RPG Music Pack by Clement Panchout (CC)
MV Trinity Resource Pack Assets by [Copyright] (C) Gotcha Gotcha Games Inc.
MV and MZ Default Assets also by [Copyright] (C) Gotcha Gotcha Games Inc.
Note: This game was originally made for a friend of mine for her birthday. I thank her dearly for the inspiration, and you can find her within the credits on both the title screen and the final ending.
Download
Install instructions
Simply unzip the file and run the Game Executable!
Development log
- The Making of Monster and ManOct 13, 2025
Comments
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Good project with a good story and further opportunities at expansion. The skills are rather simple but don't feel too bland in battle, especially considering the very small constraints the game actually is within.
Anyway how the fuck do you get here. I've probed every tile.
Also, the game occasionally softlocks by having the game be stuck on one frame, but I've had it only twice within 4 hours. It's possible to probably not run into it at all but I do not know what causes it
Also, the Gargoyle has this softlock.
There's a hole on the outer wall. Check the vines for a climbable one. Thank you for playing!
And hmmm... The gargoyle softlock is do to changed music. Sorry about that, I'll try to release an update in the future.
First of all, thank you so much for the awesome gift! I don’t think many people can say they’ve received a personalized game as a birthday present, that alone makes it incredibly special. I genuinely enjoyed this game from start to finish. It’s clear that a lot of heart and care went into making it. The twists really caught me off guard, and the story was both engaging and compelling throughout. It’s an amazing start to what could be a fantastic series. I’ll forgive you for that last twist toward the end. LOL
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as you did!