Strange Brew

About

Strange Brew is a single player survival platformer game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by Electric Monk Media and was released on February 18, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Escape zombies and chase coffees! Run to survive the horrific launch of a new pumpkin spice latte. Play as Joe the Duck, a mascot, who must outmaneuver and outwit the brainless mobs. Destroy the company town to win some peace with your morning cup.

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Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

Unique and charming concept combining zombies, coffee mechanics, and platforming with a quirky, nostalgic art style reminiscent of PS1/PS2 games.
Fun and engaging gameplay with multiple routes, replayability, secret discoveries, and strong potential for speedrunning and varied experiences through costumes and power-ups.
Great atmosphere enhanced by excellent voice acting, music, and sound design that balance humor and tension, creating a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Camera issues and controls can be jerky or janky, making navigation and platforming frustrating at times.
High difficulty combined with lack of checkpoints results in repeated restarts that some players found punishing and could benefit from more forgiving options.
Performance and optimization problems including stutters, bugs, hidden wall collisions, and a large installation size detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
The gameplay is nostalgic with a playful, quirky style reminiscent of PS1/PS2 games, featuring simple yet challenging mechanics that keep players engaged. Unique elements like the coffee energy system add a fun twist, creating tension and encouraging strategic play. Overall, it's an enjoyable, diverse experience with a mix of horror and classic arcade influences.
- “The art style and gameplay make it quite nostalgic to PS1/PS2 games, but there are difficulty settings which isn't always a given in retro games, so that's nice.”
- “I enjoyed the mechanic of the coffee being your energy and life, which had me stressing when I got low.”
- “Lots of fun so far, like a horror-themed maze runner or Pac-Man but with more diverse gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is simple, yet difficult, and if you're like me, you're gonna die a lot.”
- “Lots of fun so far, like a horror-themed maze runner or Pac-Man but a bit more diverse gameplay.”
- “The artstyle and gameplay make it quite nostalgic to PS1/PS2 games, but there are difficulty settings which aren't always a given in retro games, so that's nice.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics feature a nostalgic PS1/PS2-inspired art style with vibrant colors, impressive lighting, and a unique, colorful aesthetic that enhances the game's distinctive premise. Overall, users appreciate the well-designed visuals that complement the gameplay and atmosphere.
- “Love the art style, especially the lighting and colors are top notch and the sound design is also very good.”
- “The artstyle and gameplay make it quite nostalgic to PS1/PS2 games, but there are difficulty settings which isn't always a given in retro games, so that's nice.”
- “Neat premise and colourful graphics.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is praised for being darkly funny and enjoyable, blending well with its quirky zombie-themed 3D platforming. Players appreciate the clever nods to zombie lore and the amusing, creative ways to face challenges and character deaths.
- “I love the vibe of this game, darkly funny it plays into its humor well.”
- “Lots of fun nods to zombie lore and hilarious ways to meet your end!”
- “A funny yet crazy 3D platformer with coffee and zombies.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is praised for its unique and stylish qualities, blending well with the game's aesthetic and level design. It contrasts interestingly with the gameplay, creating a memorable and engaging atmosphere.
- “Definitely carries some of the jank of aforementioned 3D Sonic games but shares the great style and music too.”
- “Great game, love the level design and aesthetic, and the music is really cool too.”
- “Contrasting the frantic nature of the gameplay against soft elevator-style music beats and reassuring corporate barks, it's really hitting a sweet spot.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant performance issues, including stutters and frame rate dips even on high-end systems, alongside numerous bugs. Optimization is notably poor, and the unusually large 45GB installation size further impacts the experience.
- “Very poor or little optimization and why on earth is this game 45GB to install???”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers strong replayability, encouraging players to revisit levels to discover hidden secrets, providing continuous enjoyment and laughter.
- “The levels have replayability to find forgotten or missed secrets.”
- “Makes me laugh out loud with endless replay value.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for being charming, creative, and immersive, with levels offering a variety of routes that add depth and a surprising level of challenge.
- “Very charming and creative, and surprisingly tricky at times. I appreciate that you can try different routes through the levels which are very atmospheric.”