Morgenstern

RPG· Action Roguelike· Hack and Slash· Souls-like

Early access since Sep 2025

Embark on a wild Singleplayer, Coop, and PvP Roguelite Hack and Slash Adventure! Dive into medieval worlds and battle insane enemies. Master dungeons, smash everything to pieces, grab the loot, extract strategically - or die like a poor pig.

72% positive · 104 reviews

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In early access, content still planned

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In early access, content still planned

High confidence

Content Planned

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $12.99

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Evaluation

Morgenstern launched into Steam Early Access on September 18, 2025 as an explicitly unfinished game. At launch, the developer stated they anticipated needing "at least another year" in Early Access to reach a polished 1.0 release. Since then, the studio has maintained a consistent cadence of updates: Patch 01 (September 27, 2025), Patch 02 (October 5, 2025), Update 01 (November 3, 2025), Patch 03 (November 29, 2025), and Patch 04 (December 18, 2025). On January 6, 2026, Doublesmith GmbH published a formal roadmap to version 1.0, describing multiple planned major updates. On March 21, 2026, the developer posted a detailed preview of the next major update, confirming active work on a large new atmospheric environment, a world map level selection system, and a full weapon/spell/ability upgrade system. The developer acknowledged the update was "taking a little longer than planned" but stated it would not release anything unfinished. As of today (September 24, 2026), the March 21, 2026 post is the most recent developer communication — approximately six months have passed since that announcement. While this is a longer-than-usual silence given the prior update cadence, the developer's own roadmap and the detailed preview of in-progress work make clear that significant planned content has not yet shipped. The game remains in Early Access with multiple roadmap milestones still outstanding and no communication of completion or a 1.0 release date.

Evidence

Developer confirmed active development of a large new environment, world map level selection system, and full weapon/spell/ability upgrade system — the next major update is in progress but not yet released.

news post · Mar 21, 2026 source content planned

high

Developer published an official roadmap to version 1.0, showing multiple major updates still planned for the game.

news post · Jan 6, 2026 source content planned

high

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Details

Developer

Doublesmith GmbH

Publisher

Doublesmith GmbH

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

Action Roguelike Hack and Slash Souls-like PvE Fantasy Action RPG Replay Value Third Person 3D Controller RPG Character Customization Action Dark Fantasy Medieval

About this game

Morgenstern is a single-player and multiplayer roguelite hack-and-slash adventure with extraction mechanics, developed by a team whose previous credits include Lead Animator on 'Manhunt 2', Producer on 'No Rest For The Wicked', and Destruction Artists on 'Split Second'.

GAMEPLAY MECHANICS

In "Morgenstern," you dive into a procedurally generated world to defeat hordes of dangerous enemies and find valuable treasures. Once you successfully conquer the final dungeon of a biome, new, even more challenging adventures await. The extraction mechanic requires strategic decisions on when to push forward and when to retreat to secure your loot and reputation.

DESTROY YOUR ENEMIES - AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Destroying objects in the environment allows you to gather resources, replenish Health, Mana, and Armor, and find new weapons.

PROGRESSION AND IMPROVEMENT

Level up during combat by killing enemies and gaining reputation. Acquire new weapons, spells, and abilities to gain even more combat power. Permanently improve all characters by collecting valuable crystals used to upgrade the Morgenstern and, in turn, enhance your characters' abilities.

TOGETHER OR AGAINST EACH OTHER

Team up with friends in co-op mode or test your skills against other players in intense PvP battles. In PvP mode, you encounter opponents who, once defeated, will fight by your side.

In the game's PvE mode, you face challenging AI opponents, providing plenty of entertainment and opportunities for sustainable improvement, even in solo mode!

BACON BACKUP

If you die in PvE, you return as a pig, giving you one last chance to defeat your enemies and escape with loot and reputation. This unique mechanic adds an exciting twist to the gameplay and ensures that no run is truly over until the bitter end.