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it's always monday

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

it's always monday - is a first person exploration game

What works
  • Thought-provoking existential themes
  • Short and accessible experience
  • Minimalistic art style and atmosphere
  • Free or low cost
  • Emotional and reflective narrative
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short gameplay duration
  • Limited interactivity and exploration
  • Some technical issues and bugs
  • Lack of depth in puzzles or challenge
  • Price increase despite minimal content

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Beyond Blue

  • Invisible Mind

  • Brno Transit

  • Once in Yaissor

  • 9.03m

  • Leaving Lyndow

  • Open Roads

  • Neyasnoe

  • Disney Winnie the Pooh
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Invisible Mind

  • Brno Transit

  • Open Roads
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it's always monday: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Continuation, Fantasy.

Why this game works

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