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Escape from the Black Monolith

ESCAPE FROM THE BLACK MONOLITH is a short but tough fast-paced shooter that lets you GUN your way down the face of a SKYSCRAPER. Unlock several weapons, dodge enemies peeking through windows, and shoot down…

3 August 2026

Escape from the Black Monolith is an indie, released 3 August 2026 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Escape from the Black Monolith is

Escape from the Black Monolith was released in 2026. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.

The premise, in the publisher's words

ESCAPE FROM THE BLACK MONOLITH is a short but tough fast-paced shooter that lets you GUN your way down the face of a SKYSCRAPER. Unlock several weapons, dodge enemies peeking through windows, and shoot down flying threats! Initially made by a solo developer for a game jam, then enhanced for Steam.
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How it plays

Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Escape from the Black Monolith launched on 3 August 2026, within three weeks of Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation, Halo: Campaign Evolved and Big Walk.

Released around the same time: Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Big Walk.

Official trailer

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When did Escape from the Black Monolith come out?
Escape from the Black Monolith was released on 3 August 2026 for Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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