Horrified: Greek Monsters
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 1 player
- 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
- 2023
About the game
Horrified: Greek Monsters is a standalone cooperative game where players become Greek gods working together to recapture escaped legendary monsters like Medusa, Cerberus, Chimera, and the Minotaur. You'll explore locations such as the Underworld Door and Labyrinth, discarding items to uncover each monster's hidden lair before devising a plan to defeat them. Each monster brings unique abilities and challenges, with difficulty scaling based on how many are unleashed at once. Built on the acclaimed Horrified system, it blends Greek mythology with tense, puzzle-like cooperative strategy.
Hobbli's Notes
Horrified: Greek Monsters keeps the beloved formula of the original Horrified while giving it a fresh mythological coat of paint, and the Greek gods and monsters translate beautifully into the lair-discovery mechanic. Scaling difficulty by choosing how many monsters to include makes it flexible for groups of different skill levels. It's an easy recommend for families or casual groups who enjoyed the original Universal Monsters version.
What we like
- Flexible difficulty scaling based on number of monsters chosen.
- Strong thematic integration of Greek mythology into cooperative mechanics.
- Solo mode makes it accessible for single-player play.
- Approachable rules make it a great family cooperative game.
Keep in mind
- Familiarity with the original Horrified system may make it feel less novel to existing fans.
- Cooperative puzzle-solving can be dominated by a single vocal player.
Who it's for
Great for 1-5 players aged 10+ who enjoy cooperative, puzzle-like games with light mythology theming and family-friendly challenge.
