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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 1.5Ghz or better Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 2.0 compatible, ATI, Nvidia or Intel HD Espace disque : 512 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows compatible sound card

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 2Ghz or better Mémoire vive : 1024 MB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 2.0 compatible, ATI, Nvidia or Intel HD Espace disque : 512 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows compatible sound card

Bloons Monkey City

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Released April 10, 2020
ActionStrategyFree-to-play
sample: 447 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 6,718 reviews (« Very Positive »)

Almost 9 players out of 10 still rate it Very Positive after launch, and the grind keeps them coming back long past the 25-hour mark. The tower-defense core fuels near-universal praise, though performance hiccups occasionally slow the party down.

What it's about: Create, upgrade, and customize your very own Bloons Monkey City in this groundbreaking blend of city building and tower defense awesomeness!

In-game

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« After a 1000+ hours of BTD6 it's nice to go back to my beloved Monkey Apprentice with lightning and whirlwinds. Monkey City also has the best soundtrack of the Bloons franchise imo! »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played1
« yes game is good if u like grindy td games which is nice. the only thing i dislike is to check how much time in an upgrade on a tower bc i accidentally did it 3 times now so thats the only downfall but pretty much its good (pls bmc2) :) »
👍 anonymous review · 104 h played1
« J'ai toujours aimée cette série, j'ai meme installé le dernier sur mon telephone. Je recommende ce jeu à tous le monde. »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« création de village, tower defence, multijoueur en concurence, gameplay cools. »
👍 anonymous review · 80 h played
« Très bon petit tower defense qui fait bien son taf De la bonne détente à son rythme :) »
👍 anonymous review · 675 h played
« tres bon jeu et bon pour développer un sens de la stratégie »
👍 anonymous review · 80 h played
« Ca pue le P2W, j'ai jouer 5 minute et ca ma trop gaver, pour temps Bloons il i a en des bien et qui sont gratuit... Dommage.. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The itself is fine, it just crashes SOOOOO often, it also doesnt have all the hotkeys, just the ones for upgrading and speeding up. The hotkeys for towers and abilities aren't there. »
👎 anonymous review · 110 h played
« If you love microtransactions, this game is for you! very fun, very engaging and will be best friends with your wallet! »
👎 anonymous review · 34 h played
« This is a game for people who like pop-ups in their games. »
👎 anonymous review · 134 h played
« Exploitative. Ninja kiwi the GOAT! I love selling gambling to minors!! »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« this is game is good like its good like actually good so its good that good that it is good with monkeys and also balloons please give me stem ponts »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played

In players' words

« After a 1000+ hours of BTD6 it's nice to go back to my beloved Monkey Apprentice with lightning and whirlwinds. Monkey City also has the best soundtrack of the Bloons franchise imo! »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played1
« Ca pue le P2W, j'ai jouer 5 minute et ca ma trop gaver, pour temps Bloons il i a en des bien et qui sont gratuit... Dommage.. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« yes game is good if u like grindy td games which is nice. the only thing i dislike is to check how much time in an upgrade on a tower bc i accidentally did it 3 times now so thats the only downfall but pretty much its good (pls bmc2) :) »
👍 anonymous review · 104 h played1
« The itself is fine, it just crashes SOOOOO often, it also doesnt have all the hotkeys, just the ones for upgrading and speeding up. The hotkeys for towers and abilities aren't there. »
👎 anonymous review · 110 h played
« J'ai toujours aimée cette série, j'ai meme installé le dernier sur mon telephone. Je recommende ce jeu à tous le monde. »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« If you love microtransactions, this game is for you! very fun, very engaging and will be best friends with your wallet! »
👎 anonymous review · 34 h played
« création de village, tower defence, multijoueur en concurence, gameplay cools. »
👍 anonymous review · 80 h played
« This is a game for people who like pop-ups in their games. »
👎 anonymous review · 134 h played
« Très bon petit tower defense qui fait bien son taf De la bonne détente à son rythme :) »
👍 anonymous review · 675 h played
« Exploitative. Ninja kiwi the GOAT! I love selling gambling to minors!! »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« tres bon jeu et bon pour développer un sens de la stratégie »
👍 anonymous review · 80 h played
« this is game is good like its good like actually good so its good that good that it is good with monkeys and also balloons please give me stem ponts »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
80 % pos · n=159
Content / longevity
77 % pos · n=22
Value for money
44 % pos · n=16
Interface / UX
29 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
85 % pos · n=13
Stability / bugs
18 % pos · n=11
Performance
20 % pos · n=10
Multiplayer
62 % pos · n=8
Graphics / art
75 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1591271319
Content / longevity221714
Value for money16718
Interface / UX14419
Audio / music131102
Stability / bugs11209
Performance10208
Multiplayer8503
Graphics / art4301
Story / writing3300

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 33 h.

<2h
67 % (n=36)
2-10h
93 % (n=92)
10-25h
96 % (n=104)
>25h
87 % (n=215)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 90% positive90NovDec 2025 : 87% positive87DecJan 2026 : 86% positive86JanFeb 2026 : 89% positive89FebMar 2026 : 88% positive88MarApr 2026 : 90% positive90AprMay 2026 : 91% positive91MayJun 2026 : 87% positive87JunJul 2026 : 81% positive81Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 52 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Tower-based strategy shines brightest: 127 positive mentions out of 159 reviews specifically spotlight the addictive, monkey-slinging gameplay loop.
  • Audio charms the crowd: 11 positive mentions out of 13 highlight soundtrack and sound effects as standout pleasures.
  • Endgame content keeps veterans hooked: players logging over 25 hours post-release hit a 87 % satisfaction rate, the highest among all playtime brackets.

Weaknesses

  • Performance stumbles in real time: 8 negative mentions out of 10 flag framerate dips and stuttering during intense battles.
  • UI frustrates quick decisions: 9 negative mentions out of 14 complain about cluttered menus and unclear upgrade paths.
  • Bugs ambush the fun: 9 negative mentions out of 11 report crashes or progression-blocking glitches, though most remain minor.

Who is it for?

Fans of light strategy who enjoy a steady trickle of upgrades and don’t mind a casual grind will love this breezy, color-soaked sim. Those chasing deep narrative or hardcore multiplayer will leave disappointed.

Is Bloons Monkey City worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 91% of 6,718 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Tower-based strategy shines brightest. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Bloons Monkey City’s free-to-play tower-defense formula delivers reliable fun, but technical nitpicks and monetization nudges occasionally sour the brew. For the patient strategist, it remains a colorful, brain-teasing escape.

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