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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Sep 10

I made a developer breakdown for Withering Realm's four-armed combat. All footage is from the first area of the game, so it's not too spoiler-y.

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WITHERING REALMS - Developer Combat Breakdown

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Sep 10

It is technically a sequel, but written in such a way that you don't need to know anything about Withering Rooms and can play them in either order.

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Sep 3

If anyone has ideas for devlog topics, I'd love to hear them. The first one will cover the combat system and how it relates/differs from Withering Rooms.

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hello friends,

I’ve had my head down working very hard
on Withering Realms. I had hoped to bring
it to Early Access by the end of this year,
but the beast is proving difficult to slay.
The new Early Access date is Q2 2026.

In the meantime, I’ll be sharing regular
updates again, starting with a devlog.
Thank you so much for your patience
and support. This game will absolutely
be worth the wait.

Moonless Formless

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Apr 19

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...

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · Mar 25

I asked @moonlessformless.bsky.social some questions about his brilliant debut game #WitheringRooms, a Victorian era horror RPG set in #Wales.

With #WitheringRealms now in development, learn where the #Welsh influence comes from, the challenges he faced, and more.

Read full interview here

Diolch!

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Feb 27

You can wishlist today!
store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...

Withering Realms on Steam

A ghost and her doll guardian explore the mysterious town of Penwyll and the sprawling graveyards, tombs, caves and rotting estates that surround it in this Horror Action RPG from the creator of Withe...

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Feb 27

That would be super cool but also super likely to wind up costing me a lot more than it makes given manufacturing costs. Maybe I can do a dual release of Withering Realms/Rooms soundtrack down the line though! Very excited just thinking about it.

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Feb 27

Another milestone slain! Withering Realms now gets more wishlists each day than Withering Rooms got in its first 4 months. Thank you!

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · Feb 22

#WitheringRooms is a 2024 horror RPG by @moonlessformless.bsky.social set in Monmouthshire, #Wales, between 1892 and 1916.

Countless #Welsh references exist, such as zombies that speak #Cymraeg, posters written in Welsh, and areas with Welsh names.

Learn more here: walesingames.com/withering-ro...

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Feb 22

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100k views on the Withering Realms trailer!!!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYzH...

WITHERING REALMS - Official Gameplay Reveal

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Feb 21

Thank you to Rock Paper Shotgun for covering Withering Realms:
www.rockpapershotgun.com/bloodborne-a...

Bloodborne and Lies Of P players should check out Withering Realms, an action-RPG with combat dolls and graveyards

One of my Xmas selection box games last year was Withering Rooms, a delightfully frightful haunted house action-RPG tha…

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Feb 19

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

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Feb 15

Here's the full version of the track from the trailer:

Withering Realms OST - Penwyll Day (Extended)

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Feb 12

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 🎮

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Feb 8

Thank you for the incredible response to Withering Realms! I've posted a Gameplay Details & FAQ article on Steam with a few more details like what gameplay is like, console release, relationship to Withering Rooms and more:
steamcommunity.com/games/344199...

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Feb 5

Basically this!

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Feb 5

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/...

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Casey @goodchristianboy.win · Jan 31

I love how 'The Doll' is a total freak. look at that beautiful smile. we always need more games where you can play as creepazoids.

Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Jan 31

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. 🧵

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Jan 31

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.

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Jan 31

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.

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Jan 31

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.

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Jan 31

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.

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Jan 31

View the full 4k/60fps trailer(it's longer than the video above): www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYzH...
Wishlist today: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
Find out more info:
witheringrealms.com

Withering Realms on Steam

A ghost and her doll guardian explore the mysterious town of Penwyll and the sprawling graveyards, tombs, caves and rotting estates that surround it in this Horror Action RPG from the creator of Withe...

store.steampowered.com

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · Jan 31

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. 🧵

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