Withering Realms
@moonlessformless
Moonless Formless is a solo developer and vintage horror game tinkerer. Creator of Withering Rooms, a 2.5D horror RPG out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
Join Clover and her haunted doll on their journey through the Occult Frontier in Withering Realms. Early Access begins on Steam this September, with console releases to follow. Wishlist today: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
The design of Rhodri’s Gibbet in Withering Realms is based on a real gallows that stood just outside Paris and wasn’t dismantled until 1760. The chambers served both for hanging and displaying. Imagine seeing this perched on a hill during your daily routine.
Withering Realms is heading to Early Access in September, and I'm working hard to get a community beta ready. First beta wave will be late July or the first week of August, which is a bit later than I hoped, but it's going to be worth the wait! Info on beta: store.steampowered.com/news/app/344...
Hello friends! Withering Rooms is 50% off right now as part of the #SteamSummerSale until July 9. It’s a 2.5D horror action RPG set in a rotting mansion in Wales, with a ton of monster variety and a story I promise you won’t be able to predict. Get it here: store.steampowered.com/app/2006140/...
Before Withering Realms heads to Early Access, I'm going to host a series of beta waves with the community. This will ensure when the game is battle-hardened and even better when it reaches a wider audience. Details and a bit of bonus New Game + info here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/344...
Thank you to everyone who has tried the Steam Next Fest demo! Huge thanks to Jerma and all the streamers who played it. You've given me tons of feedback to work on before Early Access launch this May. This early preview demo will be up for just one more week! store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
The Steam Next Fest demo for WITHERING REALMS is live! Join Clover and her doll as they explore the occult frontier. Encounter horrible creatures, slot new tools into the doll's missing right arm, and defeat the first two bosses. Get the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
BIG NEWS! You can try out the first-ever demo of Withering Realms during Steam Next Fest running Feb 23rd - Mar 2nd. To celebrate, here's a brand new trailer🎬 4k trailer link: youtu.be/985f76uxiLA Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/... Wishlist today and I'll see you on Feb 23rd!
There's a preview of Withering Realms with some exclusive screenshots and an interview in the Feb '26 Edge Magazine! That's right, a magazine you can actually hold in your hands! Huge thank you to Edge magazine, digital & physical ordering for the issue here: www.magazinesdirect.com/us/edge-feb-...
The second official trailer for my upcoming horror action RPG Withering Realms is up now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAxS... This one shows a few new mechanics, such as the camera, occult hand, blurry ghosts, and more. #wishlistwednesday
Two new interviews you can read about Withering Realms, with some details on upgrading, builds, crafting system, fixed camera angles, Welsh culture, and more: gamingbolt.com/withering-re... walesingames.com/interview-wi...
Another milestone slain! Withering Realms now gets more wishlists each day than Withering Rooms got in its first 4 months. Thank you!
Clover can cast spells at any time, even while The Doll is mid swing. Here she casts a green "flash spell" which speeds up The Doll by 25% for 3 seconds - very effective on weapons with lots of fast individual hits like the Chain Dagger or Machine Gun. #wishlistwednesday
Using the Chain Rock to smash open secret passages is very satisfying, but you won't always like what's on the other side. #wishlistwednesday #indiegames 🎮
One of the many freaky little guys in Withering Realms. His job is to sit in the middle of the pond hurling up balls of mud at you until you find your first ranged weapon. #wishlistwednesday 🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
I cannot wait for you all to get to play this game this fall in Early Access on Steam! The full release will include consoles.
Because Clover rides on the doll's back, she can use items or cast spells at any time, even while the Doll is mid-attack. Create an explosive sigil on the ground just as the doll's attack lands, or heal while in mid-swing.
Penwyll's local mechanical genius can create new attachments for the doll's missing right arm like the Pivoting Greatsword, Chain Rock, Machinegun, or Flamethrower. Some attachments allow you to find new treasure or secrets in old areas.
The game features a world map that slowly expands. Explore a field or dungeon, then bring the spoils back to Penwyll to upgrade The Doll. Minute to minute gameplay is like top-down Zelda meets Bloodborne. Start any area at nighttime to encounter new, horrifying creatures.
Announcing my second game, WITHERING REALMS. It's a horror action RPG about the adventures of Clover(a ghost girl), The Doll(wood, metal, bone, flesh) and Althea(a reporter). Explore the town of Penwyll and the sprawling graveyards and rotting estates that surround it. 🧵
Working on some FX for the burning status effect for the next game this morning. #gamedev #screenshotsaturday #survivalhorror 🎮🔥
I saw my first David Lynch film(Blue Velvet) on the cable channel IFC late one night having absolutely no idea what it was. This was shortly after SH2 OG released, so you can imagine my shock. Instant lifelong fan. Thank you Mr. Lynch. My favorite is Lost Highway - go watch it!
The beautiful abstract paintings in Chapter 4 - implied to be by Priscilla Mostyn in-game - are actually photos of paintings(watercolor, acrylic, more) by my very talented wife. Take a closer look at them next time you find yourself in the Blood Tower! #screenshotsaturday
"Something strange is lurking behind the door. Consider a new route." is so much better than "Does not open from this side" or "The lock is broken. I can't open the door". Kuon (2004) From Software
For the next game, trying to make *everything* at least like 25% better than Withering Rooms. Trying to minimize the bad jank while preserving the good jank. Working on some spell FX today with some 3D noise for the smoke instead of plain old flipbooks like before.
If you've ever wondered what Harry's phone transition looks like from outside of first person in Silent Hill Shattered Memories, here it is. Pretty slick, although watching the disembodied hand press buttons is uncomfortable.