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Monk Took Book

A game about organizing, stacking and remembering where you put hundreds of books in a cozy-creepy medieval library. Play solo or with up to three fellow monks.

Release date
September 3, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Developer
SquarePlay Games
Publisher
SquarePlay Games
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About Monk Took Book

Welcome, Novice, to Holy Island, home to the greatest monastic library of the Dark Ages! You are tasked with running this revered place of learning, and completing our Legendary Collection... Every morning new books are delivered, each bearing a distinct symbol upon their cover. Remember them well! Then place them upon shelves according to thine own design. Cometh the night, you must deliver the Scribes their chosen tomes.

Recall where thy books are placed, for this is a test of thine memory! The Abbot shall reward thy toils with Blessings. Spend them on Perkes to Level Up thy Strength, Speed and Carpentry skill. Or expand the Collection by raising new and lofty shelves or unlocking new chambers. After dark, vermin, spirits and all manner of beasts shall assail thy Collection. Take up thy dagger, crossbow or holy cross to preserve thy labours.

Then use the quill to restore any damaged books. Note that thou can reduce or disable thy foes if a more chilled experience is desired. Immerse thyself in a host of systems-based emergent gameplay, including simulated flame and combustion, water dousing by pail, the chaotic physics of tumbling and thrown books, a day and night cycle, ballistic weapons and melee combat.…

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★ 9.8/10Steam · 194 ratings
SteamLast checked November 4, 2026

Most helpful8

Recommended
I hope these two are very proud of their hard work. I may be a drop in the ocean of voices that is the internet,…
Recommended
This game hooks you fast. Me and my buddy accidentally stay up way too late getting sucked up into the organization. So excited to play…
Recommended
Let's just say this game provides the best expirience of book management. This game really allows you to feel yourself as a monk in library…
Recommended
I love the feel and gameplay of this game, only downside is the scope. Totally worth buying and playing, but I wish the game had…
Recommended
Overall enjoy the game but the spawn rates of enemies was a little crazy playing solo to where I just got annoyed and turned off…
Recommended
Love it! It's simple but shows a lot of love, and the complexity builds naturally as you create your own organization methods. Organic becomes edible…
Recommended
It's a nice game with a fun and campy atmosphere. I hope the dev's continue to add things to it. As of right now, it…
Recommended
A sollid co-op game! Had loads of fun with friends! Hats off to the devs! Definitely replayable

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Recommended
This game hooks you fast. Me and my buddy accidentally stay up way too late getting sucked up into the organization. So excited to play…
Recommended
Let's just say this game provides the best expirience of book management. This game really allows you to feel yourself as a monk in library…
Recommended
A fun work a day simulator, but is rather simple and requires friends for best results. The main complaint I have is just that it…
Recommended
I love the feel and gameplay of this game, only downside is the scope. Totally worth buying and playing, but I wish the game had…
Recommended
Overall enjoy the game but the spawn rates of enemies was a little crazy playing solo to where I just got annoyed and turned off…

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