The Dark Queen of Mortholme

Casual· Souls-like· Villain Protagonist· Female Protagonist

Released Aug 2025

You are the final boss, the Dark Queen of Mortholme, unrivaled in power. A hero invades and is easily crushed. Yet, they keep returning. A short-form indie game about an unusual bond, perspectives, and the beauty of change.

83% positive · 4,332 reviews

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Released, but content still planned

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Content Planned

Where to buy

Steam Updated 2 Oct 2026 Lowest $1.99 $4.99 −60% Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $4.99

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Evaluation

The Dark Queen of Mortholme launched on Steam on August 15, 2025 as a short, self-contained indie game described as designed to be "beaten in a single, emotional sitting." The store description emphasizes its compact, intentional scope — no seasons, no DLC framework, no ongoing content cycle. On October 22, 2025, the developer released a patch adding native Linux support and noted that a Mac version is "coming," which is the only outstanding commitment the developer has publicly communicated. There is no announced DLC, roadmap, or expansion content. The publisher's most recent notable activity (March 10, 2026) was the launch of a separate game they published, not additional content for this title. The game appears to have launched as a complete, finished product, with the sole outstanding item being the promised Mac platform release.

Evidence

The Dark Queen of Mortholme officially launches on Steam.

news post · Aug 15, 2025 source content shipped

high

Native Linux support added via patch; Mac version stated as 'coming,' indicating a future platform release is planned.

news post · Oct 22, 2025 source content planned

medium

Media

Details

Developer

Mosu

Publisher

Monster Theater

Achievements

Platform

Windows, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Souls-like Villain Protagonist Female Protagonist Gothic Atmospheric 2D Pixel Graphics Casual Dark Emotional Psychological Choices Matter Supernatural Fantasy Visual Novel

About this game

Change is inevitable

Experience a macabre, short-form, second-person indie, you play as The Dark Queen of Mortholme, the final barrier between the Hero and the end credits.

In this fixed-screen pixel art game, use the Queen's attacks against this hero, slay them, and quell this nuisance once and for all.

But, wait. How is this possible? The Hero keeps coming back.

Multiple Endings

Depending on your dialogue choices, the story will play out differently. Will you see the Hero's point of view, or continue ruling as the Queen Everlasting?

Features

Unleash Queenly Chaos: Wield the ever-evolving arsenal of the Dark Queen’s most devastating attacks.
A Relentless Foe: Face a persistent Hero in a final showdown to end all final showdowns.
Handcrafted Pixel Art: Painstakingly designed for impeccable game feel.
A Haunting Score: Fall into the tones of the Dark Queen’s domain.
Conquer and Collect: Unlock Steam Achievements as you slay this annoying hero!
A Challenge Worth Finishing: Designed to be beaten in a single, emotional sitting.