Moonlighter

Moonlighter

Released May 2018

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

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Evaluation

Moonlighter launched on May 29, 2018 and received a sustained run of post-launch support. Digital Sun shipped multiple free feature updates throughout 2018 adding New Game+, new weapons, over 100 dungeon room layouts, and economy improvements, followed by the Friends & Foes free update in early 2019. The Between Dimensions paid DLC — the game's largest expansion, adding a new dungeon, enemies, weapons, and gear — released on July 23, 2019. A maintenance patch followed in June 2021 to address bugs and achievement issues, but no new content has been added since. All three DLC entries are released. The store description summarizes Moonlighter's post-launch additions in a clearly retrospective tone, framing the current version as the complete expanded experience. Digital Sun's active development focus has fully moved to Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, a separate sequel that entered Early Access on November 19, 2025. As of August 5, 2026, the developers announced that Moonlighter 2 will receive its full 1.0 release on September 2, 2026 — cementing that the original Moonlighter is a finished, stand-alone product with no further content planned.
Evidence
Developer announces Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will launch at 1.0 on September 2, 2026, and offers the original Moonlighter for free to celebrate. No new content announced for the original game.
news post · Aug 5, 2026 source development ending
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Between Dimensions DLC released — the final and largest paid expansion for Moonlighter, adding a new dungeon, enemies, weapons, and gear.
dlc listing · Jul 23, 2019 source content shipped
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Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
11 bit studios
Achievements
67
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Since launch, Moonlighter has received a wealth of updates—from quality-of-life improvements and balance tweaks to major roadmap additions. The current version expands the original experience with new mini-bosses, gear, over 100 new room layouts, Companions, deeper lore, and a New Game+ mode packed with fresh challenges.

During a long-passed archaeological excavation, a set of Gates were discovered. People quickly realized that these ancient passages lead to different realms and dimensions – providing brave and reckless adventurers with treasures beyond measure. Rynoka, a small commercial village, was founded near the excavation site providing refuge and a place for adventurers to sell their hard-earned riches.

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements following the everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that dreams of becoming a hero.

SHOPKEEPING

While conducting your business in Rynoka village, you can put items on sale, set their price carefully, manage gold reserves, recruit assistants and upgrade the shop. Be careful though – some shady individuals may want to steal your precious wares!

FIGHT WITH STYLE

Defeat various enemies and bosses, and revel in challenging and deep combat mechanics. Masterful control of your weapons, critical timing, careful positioning, and an understanding of your enemies and environment are crucial to your survival. How you battle your enemies is up to you.

MEET VILLAGERS

Get to know your neighbors as you restore the prosperity of this small commercial hamlet. Help establish new businesses and watch them grow in the idyllic community of Rynoka.

CRAFT AND ENCHANT

Understanding the crafting and enchanting system is essential for your progression. Interact with the villagers to craft new armor and weapons, and enchant existing equipment. This creates a great deal of flexibility and spices up the way equipment is used.

GET THE LOOT

Access strange worlds through otherworldly gates and collect valuable items from exotic civilizations: resources, weapons, armors and peculiar artifacts. Hoarding everything won't be possible - use the unique inventory system wisely to take the most profitable loot with you.

BEFRIEND COMPANIONS

Gates lead to different worlds. Each run is unique and forces you to make smart and calculated decisions. You never know what you will encounter next – that’s why you must be prepared for everything.

Last evaluated Aug 5, 2026
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