- Monster Slayers v1.5.6 - The Mega Update Patch 1 - 1 October 2026
Hello Monster Slayers! I have updated the game to v1.5.6, and it changes the font to a more readable one, while fixing various issues with the game.Cleric's "Replace a Card" now no longer affects Merchant cardsWarrior Companion now upgrades your card properlyThe Griffin Leap now draws 2 cards instead of 3Altar crash should be fixed now (if not, please send me the crash message and I will fix it again!!)And more! Enjoy!
- Monster Slayers Mega Update - 1.5.5 - 18 September 2026
Greetings, Monster Slayers (and Nerdook fans)!Great news: a HUGE update for Monster Slayers is now available for FREE (1.5.5). A list of the big changes:- Added localization support for 7 additional languages: French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. It's a full translation of everything in the game: all the cards, interface, enemies, upgrades and abilities! Even the Codex has been translated. It took a while to put everything into their respective localization files, but after that big effort it should be easier to update any changes in the future.- The Companion and Altar systems have been reworked. Since this is predominantly a card game, I felt these parts of the game should reflect that. Therefore, all Companions now modify your base deck in different ways instead of giving a recharging ability button, and instead of Blessings and Curses, the Altars now offer…
- Announcing "Cyberpunk Inquisitor" - A Procedural Murder Mystery! - 15 June 2026
Hey everyone! As part of Steam Next Fest, I'm proud to announce that a free demo for my upcoming procedural murder mystery "Cyberpunk Inquisitor" is now available! Click on the link below to get to the Steam Store Page and take a look: Cyberpunk Inquisitor? What's That? I'm making a rogue-lite point-and-click murder mystery! As an Inquisitor in a dystopian cyberpunk world, enter a Megabuilding and solve immersive, procedurally-generated murders. Question witnesses, collect evidence, identify the culprit and unmask the truth! Sounds Great! Can I Try It? Yep! Like I said, there's a FREE demo where you can solve cases as two out of five possible Inquisitors, with increasing Difficulty levels for an added challenge. Just click on the Steam link up above! Thanks again to all my fans for your continuous support over the years, I hope this latest Nerdook game will be interesting and fun for ev…
- Monster Slayers - Small Update (v1.5.3) - 6 December 2025
Hello Monster Slayers! Thanks so much for the warm reception to the return of Monster Slayers. I have uploaded a small update (v1.5.3) that fixes several issues (some long-standing):LEVEL SAVE SYSTEM: Previously, there was a serious bug that can happen due to how the level is saved between plays. If you exit an encounter, the level save sequence is triggered before you resolve it, so it was possible to get stuck with no way forward, or end up with 3 companions. I have fixed the level save logic to perform as expected now. FULLSCREEN TOGGLE CRASH: I have added additional checks for texture surfaces when toggling between fullscreen and windowed mode, so it should happen smoothly now without crashing.CARDS REBALANCE: Many of the older cards gained additional AP costs when they were upgraded (which makes it a worse card in some cases), but I have rebalanced it so that they retain the origin…
- Monster Slayers is back! v1.5.2 Update is now Available - 3 December 2025
Attention, all Monster Slayers!Great news! Monster Slayers is back!!! After a long discussion with the publisher, we came to an amicable agreement to transfer all of Nerdook's older games back to me, so they are now fully under my control again (on Steam, at least). To celebrate, I have uploaded a NEW UPDATE for Monster Slayers (v1.5.2):1.5.2 CHANGELIST:Ported the game to GameMaker Studio 2, bringing performance improvements across the board with a new engineBrand new hand-drawn sprites (in the classic Nerdook style) for many of the monsters and characters that were previously using an asset packBug Fix: Companion passives now work properly (they only worked the first time before this)Bug Fix: Chakram now works properlyQoL Improvement: All items now display a small icon showing their slotQoL Improvement: Inventory boxes rearranged in the interfaceOther bug fixes and QoL improvements! No…
- DIGERATI PUBLISHER SALE! GET 85% OFF MONSTER SLAYERS! - 30 May 2023
Monster Slayers publisher Digerati is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a big ol' Steam sale. There are plenty of deep discounts on Digerati games to take advantage of, including 85% off Monster Slayers. And if you want to try out other games developed by Nerdook, you can grab the Nerdook Bundle with a 71% discount. It includes Monster Slayers, Reverse Crawl, Vertical Drop Heroes, and The Magister. Head to the sale page to see all the deals, discounts, and bundles on offer! >>> Digerati 10th Anniversary Publisher Sale
- Monster Slayers v1.5.1 Update - 14 May 2022
Published an update for Monster Slayers, bringing it to v1.5.1: PATCH NOTES ------------- - Items that give +5 Block/turn now work properly! - Quitting a game in the middle of a battle now saves up to right before that battle began - Items equipped/bought in the middle of a run are now saved properly if you save and quit - Hovering over an item now shows details for all other items in the same slot - Druid's Bear summon is now aligned and sized properly - Added additional links to the main menu for 'The Magister' and 'Rogue AI Simulator' - Added additional links to the main menu for nerdook's social media pages As usual, let me know if there are any more bugs to fix, and I'll put it in a future update!
- GET MONSTER SLAYERS + 3 OTHER GAMES IN THE NERDOOK BUNDLE! - 5 November 2021
We've just launched the Nerdook Bundle – a collection that gives you four of developer Nerdook's games for a discounted price. In addition to Monster Slayers, the bundle also includes The Magister (murder mystery card-battler), Reverse Crawl (turn-based RPG), Vertical Drop Heroes (procedural platformer). They are all crafted with that special Nerdook magic, meaning each game has its own distinct, irresistible hook. No surprise they all have positive user ratings! Interested? More details on the games included in the Nerdook Bundle here: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23400/Nerdook/ Matt | Digerati
- THE MAGISTER – NEW GAME FROM NERDOOK IS OUT NOW! - 2 September 2021
It's sleuthin' and deducin' time! The Magister - the new game from Monster Slayers developer, Nerdook - has finally arrived and there's a murder to solve in Silverhurst! Step into the shoes of a Magister, gather clues, discover motives, and unmask the guilty culprit! Build a deck and use a vast array of cards to fight or negotiate! Randomly generated murder-mystery means every playthrough is different! Use physical, weapon, and magic cards to overpower enemies in battle Master 'Tactical Diplomacy' with conversation cards for peaceful outcomes Variety of Magisters to play as, each with their own specialties and flaws Recruit an ally to help, including a cat or dog companion to fight alongside you The Magister is available to purchase and download now from the store page, and you can grab it with a 15% launch discount for a limited time. You can also pick it up on Nintendo Switch, and it'…
- THE MAGISTER - NEW NERDOOK GAME LAUNCHES SOON! - 12 August 2021
Wanted to let you all know that The Magister, the new game from Monster Slayers developer Nerdook, now has a release date – the murder-mystery card battler will launch September 2nd on Steam (and Nintendo Switch, and also for Xbox One on Sept 3rd)! If you haven't already, be sure to add it your wishlist and you'll be alerted the moment it's available. Before the full game launches, we're also going to be releasing The Magister: The First Two Days to give you a chance to sample the action and start your investigation early. As the name suggests, it will include the first two days of the randomly-generated whodunnit adventure (the full game takes place over 14 days). We'll provide an update when it's available, but rest assured that it will be available to download from Steam for free sometime before September 2nd. Matt | Digerati WISHLIST AND FOLLOW! https://store.steampowered.com/app/13…
- Now With The Magister! - 11 January 2021
More than 3 years after its launch, Monster Slayers is receiving a major update! I have revamped graphics, scaled up the visuals, and added a very special character. Here is a full list of the changes: The game has been upscaled to 1080p! Brand new artwork for all heroes and many monsters Revamped inventory system: items are no longer carried forward For those who prefer the older version of the game, you can now switch back if you wish, by choosing the Legacy version! Choose the game in your list, right click then Properties, go to Betas, and choose "Legacy" from the drop down menu. Finally, I am excited to reveal a special guest appearance by The Magister! The mystery-solving, card-battling hero of the upcoming game The Magister is now in Monster Slayers. If you like Monster Slayers, you are going to love The Magister. It releases in early 2021 so please go wishlist it today: https://…
- Monster Slayers Content Update - 22 December 2020
More than 3 years after its launch, Monster Slayers is receiving a major update! I have revamped graphics, scaled up the visuals, and added a very special character. Here is a full list of the changes: The game has been upscaled to 1080p! Brand new artwork for all heroes and many monsters Revamped inventory system: items are no longer carried forward Finally, I am excited to reveal a special guest appearance by The Magister! The mystery-solving, card-battling hero of the upcoming game The Magister is now in Monster Slayers. If you like Monster Slayers, you are going to love The Magister. It releases in early 2021 so please go wishlist it today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1304770/The_Magister/
- The Magister beta coming soon. Sign-up now! - 5 August 2020
An open beta for The Magister, the new game from Monster Slayers developer Nerdook, is going to be running from 13-26 August. If you want to take part, be sure to sign-up now at the following link: https://www.digerati.games/magisterbeta Besides giving you an opportunity to play The Magister ahead of launch, you'll also be able to provide feedback for the developer. In other news, we've just released a brand new trailer for The Magister, which you can watch right here: To stay updated with news about The Magister, give the game a 'Follow' and/or add it to your wishlist. Thanks for reading, and don't forget to sign-up for the beta! Matt | Digerati https://store.steampowered.com/app/1304770/The_Magister/
- The Magister demo – play the new game from the Monster Slayers dev! - 17 June 2020
I shared the news with you recently that Monster Slayers developer Nerdook is working on a new game: a murder-mystery RPG card-battler called The Magister. Well, I'm delighted to say you can now try a demo of The Magister by downloading it from the game’s Steam page: download the demo here! The demo has been released as part of the Steam Game Festival and it’s the first time The Magister has been publicly playable anywhere! It’s a WORLD PREMIERE! https://i.imgur.com/mlT2Wzw.gif In the demo you can... Play through the first two days of the murder investigation Sample the card-based battling and tactical diplomacy See how different combinations of traits define your Magister and the overall experience Get acquainted with the places and people of Silverhurst The demo will only be available for the duration of the Game Festival i.e. it will be removed on Monday 22nd June at 10AM PDT, so be…
- The Magister – a new murder-mystery RPG from Nerdook! - 25 May 2020
Exciting news – the one-man Monster Slayers developer, Nerdook, has just revealed a brand-new game! The Magister is a murder-mystery RPG and deck-builder set in a hand-drawn fantasy world. The game will launch later this year, but in the meantime, you can find full details, along with a trailer and screenshots, over on The Magister game page. Add the game to your Wishlist while you’re there – all support is hugely appreciated! To celebrate the unveiling of The Magister, Nerdook’s previous games are now on sale! Hit the links below to take advantage of some generous discounts: Monster Slayers Reverse Crawl Vertical Drop Heroes HD I can also give you a very sneaky heads-up on the news that a demo for The Magister is coming soon. There will be more details on The Magister page closer to the time, but if you give the game a ‘Follow’ you’ll be alerted when the demo goes live. Hit the widget…
- Monster Slayers – now on PS4 and Xbox One! - 18 May 2018
Hi everyone Wanted to stop by and share the news that Monster Slayers has made the jump to consoles and is now available for PS4 and Xbox One. (and a Vita version is on the way!) Here is a picture I painstakingly knocked together to illustrate the point: https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F25856612%2F3e113892b71d2a2ab8f4108271e7a3dd6cf8b26a.jpg If you've enjoyed the game and have some console-owning buddies, please feel free to shout loudly in their general direction that they should give Monster Slayers a whirl. All word-of-mouth recommendations are greatly appreciated! And thank you all for playing Monster Slayers – your support has played a huge part in making the console versions possible! Matt | Digerati
- Patch v1.2.2 is now live! - 24 June 2017
Hey everyone, I'm back with more updates! I've uploaded patch v1.2.2, and here's the changelog: v 1.2.2 (24th June 2017) - Added Survival Mode: Once you complete the game on any difficulty, you can play Survival Mode. Pit your winning deck against an endless stream of monsters, and see how long you can survive: tougher monsters give you more points, and your high score goes on a brand new global leaderboard! - Added controller support: I tested this with a Xbox 360 controller, but it SHOULD work with other controllers as well. - Fixed the point allocation bug
- Patch v1.2.2 is now live! - 24 June 2017
Hey everyone, I'm back with more updates! I've uploaded patch v1.2.2, and here's the changelog: v 1.2.2 (24th June 2017) - Added Survival Mode: Once you complete the game on any difficulty, you can play Survival Mode. Pit your winning deck against an endless stream of monsters, and see how long you can survive: tougher monsters give you more points, and your high score goes on a brand new global leaderboard! - Added controller support: I tested this with a Xbox 360 controller, but it SHOULD work with other controllers as well. - Fixed the point allocation bug
- Wanted to bring this to everyone's attention - 24 May 2017
Hey everyone The just-awarded Metacritic rating for Monster Slayers has appeared on the Steam page and we wanted to post it here in case anyone missed it: Look at that lovely number: And here is the number on its own: Once more, but much bigger: Yep, we're pretty pleased with that. Making it even sweeter is the fact the high rating puts Monster Slayers in the top 10 PC games released in the last 90 days (according to Metacritic). Congrats to Nerdook for making such an awesome game – the high rating is well deserved. And thanks to everyone here for playing and supporting Monster Slayers. Matt | Digerati Distribution
- Wanted to bring this to everyone's attention - 24 May 2017
Hey everyone The just-awarded Metacritic rating for Monster Slayers has appeared on the Steam page and we wanted to post it here in case anyone missed it: Look at that lovely number: And here is the number on its own: Once more, but much bigger: Yep, we're pretty pleased with that. Making it even sweeter is the fact the high rating puts Monster Slayers in the top 10 PC games released in the last 90 days (according to Metacritic). Congrats to Nerdook for making such an awesome game – the high rating is well deserved. And thanks to everyone here for playing and supporting Monster Slayers. Matt | Digerati Distribution
