Bramble: The Mountain King

Horror· Adventure· Cinematic· Atmospheric

Released Apr 2023

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

94% positive · 7,836 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to buy

Steam Updated 6 Oct 2026 Lowest $5.39 $29.99 −82% Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $5.40 $29.99 −82% IndieGala Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $29.99

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Evaluation

Bramble: The Mountain King launched on April 27, 2023 as a complete, self-contained adventure game. The developer, Dimfrost Studio, issued a heartfelt post-launch message on May 11, 2023 that reads as a wrap-up statement — thanking players for the journey and pointing forward to "what we're working on next," which signals their focus has shifted to a new project rather than additional content for this game. No DLC expansions, roadmaps, or future content updates were ever announced. The two DLC items listed on the store (the soundtrack and a digital artbook) both released at or immediately after launch and are supplemental extras, not gameplay content. Post-launch developer activity consisted entirely of bug fixes and quality-of-life patches through June 2023, with no further communication after that. The game was always designed as a narrative, story-driven experience with a clear beginning and end, and the developer's own language confirms they consider this chapter closed as they move on to their next project.

Evidence

Developer thank-you post explicitly frames Bramble as a completed journey, thanks the community for their support, and states they look forward to sharing 'what we're working on next' — indicating the studio's attention has moved to a new project rather than continued development of this game.

news post · May 11, 2023 source development ending

high

Game launched on April 27, 2023. Launch post celebrates release with no mention of planned post-launch content or DLC expansions.

news post · Apr 27, 2023 source content shipped

high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Released

Bramble: The Mountain King Soundtrack

May 2023

Released

DLC "Bramble: The Mountain King Digital Artbook"

Apr 2023

Media

Details

Developer

Dimfrost Studio

Publisher

Max Ent Games Ltd

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Horror Adventure Cinematic Atmospheric Dark Fantasy Mythology Dark Emotional 3D Third Person Lore-Rich Gore Exploration Survival Horror Story Rich

About this game

Bramble The Mountain King takes you on a gripping and unsettling journey through stunning environments. Take on the role of Olle, a young boy setting off to rescue his sister, kidnapped by a dreaded troll.

Not everything in Bramble is exactly how it seems - in this strange land with creatures big and small, you must be careful when to approach and when to hide. Many hungry and spiteful beasts lurk in these forests and caves. Watch your step....

Call upon the Spark of Courage, an enchanted fragment granting the gifts you need to endure the pitfalls and trials in your path. Defeat the horrid creatures you encounter in different and unique ways. Be warned, courage without kindness can take you down a dark path.

Adventure as Olle, a brave boy who sets off to rescue his sister.
A beautiful yet dangerous world to explore.
Encounter twisted, mythical creatures from Nordic folklore for epic-scale boss battles.
Tense, heart-pounding moments with hi-end visuals to match.