Children of Morta
Released Sep 2019
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Children of Morta launched on September 3, 2019 and followed a well-documented development roadmap that the studio publicly committed to. That roadmap outlined eight planned stops of post-launch content, spanning free updates (new characters, game modes, difficulty levels) and paid DLC. All three DLC packs have shipped: Paws and Claws (August 24, 2020), Family Fireside Fables (March 31, 2021), and Ancient Spirits (October 7, 2021).
On February 14, 2022, the developer explicitly stated that the online co-op update — the final stop on the development roadmap — had arrived, describing it as "the eighth and final stop on the game's Development Roadmap." This is a direct developer statement that the game's planned content cycle is complete. No new content for the PC/Steam version has been announced or released since that date.
Subsequent communications from Dead Mage have focused on other projects: a mobile port of Children of Morta published in October 2024 (described as a "Complete Edition" bundling all existing content), and the studio's new game, Wizard of Legend 2, which launched in Early Access in October 2024. Neither of these communications signals any new content for the Steam version of Children of Morta.
The game is complete as of February 14, 2022, when the final roadmap update shipped.
Evidence
Developer explicitly stated that the online co-op update is 'the eighth and final stop on the game's Development Roadmap,' marking the conclusion of all planned post-launch content.
Ancient Spirits, the third and final DLC, released on October 7, 2021. All three DLC packs are now released with no unreleased entries remaining.
Content
3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
11 bit studios
Achievements
45
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen
About this game
IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY
Children of Morta is an action RPG with a rogue-lite approach to character development, where you don’t play a single character - but a whole, extraordinary family of heroes. Hack’n’slash through hordes of enemies in procedurally generated dungeons, caves and lands and lead the family of Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption.
FEATURES:
ONLINE CO-OP is live now in the game giving you the possibility to play with a long-distanced friend! Available both in Story and Family Trials modes, the Online Co-op gives you a chance to team up and battle Corruption side by side. Local Co-op is also available!
GAMEPLAY
Gameplay-wise it's a unique mix of action-adventure RPG, rogue-lite and hack and slash game. By leveling up, you develop not only individual characters but also the entire family. There is no permadeath and you can change family members between the dungeon runs.
STORY
The story takes place in a distant land but copes with themes and emotions common to all of us: love and hope, longing and uncertainty, ultimately loss... and sacrifice we are willing to make to save the ones we care the most for. Ultimately, it's about a family of heroes standing against the encroaching darkness.
DUNGEON CRAWLING
All the dungeons in the game are procedurally generated, which means their layout is different with each adventure. There can be from two to four levels of each dungeon, with a unique boss fight at the end. You can always get back to the previous dungeons to get extra XP or finish all the side quests.
CHARACTERS & SKILLS
Ranged attacks, magic spells, blocks, stuns, healing, evasions and passive skills - it's all there for you to discover, unlock and upgrade. You can choose from seven different family members, each one having unique skill sets. The father, John - a protective warrior with a sword and shield. The elder daughter Linda - a precise archer. Kevin, a quiet fighter equipped with deadly daggers. Lucy - a lively and bold fire mage. Mark - a mindful martial arts fighter. Joey - who smashes his enemies with a sledgehammer. And the latest addition to the family - Apan, a mighty healer and a firm defender in one.
ART STYLE
A combination of hand-painted pixel art and frame-by-frame animations partnered with modern lighting techniques come to life to create the beautifully dangerous world of Children of Morta!
DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP COMPLETED
The ancient Development Roadmap has come to an end. As a result the game has gained additional content including new characters, new items, new mechanics and more! The final point - Fellowship Sanctuary - has been reached, giving you a free update with Online Co-op for two players. The Online Co-op is available in all game modes (Story and Family Trials) and like the local co-op, it offers numerous playstyles, since every Children of Morta warrior has a unique fight style.
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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