Caput Mortum

Caput Mortum

Released Aug 2025

Travel back to 16th-century France and delve into the mysterious depths of a seemingly abandoned alchemist's tower. Do you dare brave the horrors that beckon you below... deeper still?

95% positive · 403 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Caput Mortum launched on August 27, 2025 as a self-described "short first-person horror experience" — a complete, contained game by design. The store description explicitly frames it as a finished product with no mention of ongoing updates, seasons, or additional content plans. Since launch, WildArts Games has issued several polish patches addressing bugs, accessibility improvements, and localization additions. The game also expanded to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on December 4, 2025, with a Nintendo Switch version mentioned as coming at that time — though no further update on that platform port has appeared. Importantly, a January 19, 2026 patch note states that the developer is actively working on their next game, Fright Train — signaling that WildArts Games has moved on from Caput Mortum as a primary development focus. The most recent communication was a bug fix patch on March 18, 2026. There are no announced DLC, no unreleased store listings, no roadmaps, and no developer statements promising future content for the game. The single major_content post in the news history is the console port launch, not a content expansion. Taken together, this is consistent with a game that launched complete and has received routine post-launch maintenance. The developer has not signaled any intention to add new content.
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Developer notes they are actively working on their next game, Fright Train, an action survival horror title — indicating development focus has shifted away from Caput Mortum.
news post · Jan 19, 2026 source development ending
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Game is described as a 'short first-person horror experience' — framed as a complete, contained product with no mention of expansions, DLC, or ongoing content plans.
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Black Lantern Collective
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Caput Mortum is a short first-person horror experience inspired by retro 3D dungeon crawlers and survival horror games. Delve into a tower of forgotten nightmares, where every step could be your last. Overcome horrors from beyond death and unlock the secrets of forbidden knowledge.

🜍 SLOW BURN HORROR 🜍

Close the lights, put on headphones, and immerse yourself in the game's macabre world. Behind every door lurks a new terror, and in every corner a key to some eldritch secret. Pay close attention to your surroundings, overcome unique puzzles, and piece together the events that took place within the tower. How deep are you willing to go, and what terrible truths will you uncover?

☿ NIGHTMARISH BEINGS ☿

You must stay vigilant, as varied monsters roam the abandoned halls of the tower and won't hesitate to attack. Stealth past them, fight back, or perhaps... something else? Just be mindful of your health. There are only so many healing items in the game. This is old school, remember?

🜔 UNIQUE CONTROLS 🜔

Play with a control scheme reminiscent of old-school dungeon crawlers that makes you feel more vulnerable, and control your right hand separately to interact with objects and attack creatures. Several control options are available!

  • Controller (Default): The recommended way of playing Caput Mortum. The controls make you feel vulnerable while remaining fair.

  • Controller (King's Field): For nostalgic players! You can control the camera and move your character like in the King's Field games.

  • Controller (Modern): For players who want to use a controller with a more familiar control scheme.

  • Keyboard Only: If you don't own a controller but still want the feeling of vulnerability, this is the option for you! Control the camera and your hand with the arrow keys.

  • Keyboard & Mouse: This is for players wanting a more familiar experience. Control the camera and your hand with the mouse.

Last evaluated Jun 18, 2026
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