Sony sent out a media alert to let us know that PixelJunk Monsters will be making it’s way on the PlayStation Network next Thursday, January 24th.

Developed by Q Games, PixelJunk Monsters is a highly addictive tower defense real time strategy game in which the player must protect the island and the villagers living on the island. With every level contained on one screen, player must convert trees to various types of defense towers ranging from cannons and anti-air guns, to un-lockable towers such as fire towers and laser towers. Monsters come in waves and their destruction will give the player gold coins and gems, which serves as currency to build towers and buy locked towers. String together your own strategy for eliminating the various types of monsters optimal game play. Players can enjoy PixelJunk Monsters in a single game, co-op 2 player game or online with a friend. You can even enjoy PixelJunk Monsters on your PSP with remote play.

We got to play the title at Sony’s Media Day a while back and loved it, especially the Remote Play feature. Rumor has it the game will got for $6.99, but we’re unable to confirm at this point.