Monopoly Go-Like Game with 'Very Positive' Reviews Is Free to Play on Steam

A new Steam release called Gromopoli is a digital tabletop game that seems heavily inspired by Monopoly Go, and it is currently free to play. Monopoly Go has been one of the most successful mobile games in recent years, and Gromopoli could be one of the closest experiences fans can find on Steam for the convenient price of $0.

Since its launch, Monopoly Go has attracted millions of players and has been a consistent source of revenue for publisher Scopely. It brings the tried-and-true Monopoly formula to the digital world, with several tweaks and twists that create a fresh board game experience. While Gromopoli lacks many of these innovative features, it still offers gameplay similar to the classic Monopoly game, which fans looking for a comparable experience on PC will likely enjoy.

Gromopoli Is a Free-to-Play Digital Tabletop Game with Co-Op Modes

The biggest similarity between Gromopoli and Scopely’s successful version of Monopoly is likely the isometric visuals and art style. Gameplay-wise, the free-to-play Steam game follows a more traditional ruleset, with the main goals being capturing properties and avoiding tiles owned by other players. According to Gromopoli‘s Steam page, it also features unique boards of varying sizes, adding variety to the gameplay loop. What makes Gromopoli stand out, however, is its support for up to eight players, in teams of two to four, which is a nice feature for a free-to-play game.

Based on current reviews, which average Very Positive, it’s safe to say that users are happy with Gromopoli‘s premise, and it shows potential to appeal to a larger audience. Most of the positive reviews point to the game’s simple yet fun gameplay loop, making it a tiny game with high replay value. On the negative side, several players note that the mechanics are very similar to Monopoly and lack creativity. Some critics have also mentioned bugs and glitches, which is unsurprising given that the indie game was reportedly developed by a solo developer.

It’s worth noting that Steam has many board games that could appeal to fans of the Monopoly franchise. There are also official releases, including Monopoly 2024 and Monopoly Madness. However, both of these games are paid, costing around $30 USD each, and neither has positive reviews. Monopoly 2024, for example, currently holds a “Mostly Negative” review score, making the $30 price tag even less appealing. In contrast, Gromopoli offers fairly similar gameplay and is completely risk-free, since it’s free to play.