Horrified: American Monsters
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.2 / 5
- Year
- 2021
About the game
Horrified: American Monsters is a standalone cooperative game where 1-5 players team up against classic figures of American folklore, including Bigfoot, Mothman, and the Jersey Devil. Players use unique character powers to gather items, defeat monsters, and protect the town's villagers from harm. The number and combination of monsters in play scales the difficulty, letting groups tailor the challenge to their experience level. Careful coordination and resource management are essential to defeating every creature before time runs out.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's editorial team appreciates how Horrified: American Monsters keeps the accessible, family-friendly cooperative formula of the original Horrified while introducing a fun slate of American cryptid monsters. It's easy to teach to new players yet offers enough challenge-scaling to keep experienced groups engaged. The variable player powers add welcome asymmetry to each session. A great pick for Halloween game nights or casual cooperative groups looking for light spooky fun.
What we like
- Accessible cooperative gameplay suitable for families.
- Unique American folklore theme feels fresh among monster games.
- Scalable difficulty by choosing number and type of monsters.
- Solo-friendly with variable player powers.
Keep in mind
- Dice rolling can create frustrating swings in outcomes.
- Monster behavior can feel repetitive after many plays.
- Requires active strategizing or the game can become too easy.
Who it's for
Great for families and casual groups aged 10+ in groups of 1-5 who enjoy light cooperative games.
