Following a successful launch campaign that propelled Midwest Games and developer Moth Atlas’ 2D Wild West soulslike Tombwater to critical acclaim, the team has decided to keep the momentum going by releasing a major post-launch update, plus a 20% sale that’s live from now until May 19 on Steam, as well as a bundle with Hunt the Night.
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In Tombwater, players step into the boots of a lone gunslinger in search of a long-lost friend. The town of Tombwater is no longer a safe haven where people live, but a town where people die. A once-thriving community, its people have now been gripped by the tendrils of madness. Uncover the truth behind Sheriff Elliott Flintwood’s disappearance by fighting unforgettable terrors and protecting your own sanity against the creeping madness taking hold.
Tombwater sits at an impressive Metacritic score of 87 and garnered a 92% player score on Steam, and has also been listed as one of the top 10 highest rated titles this year so far. Check out what critics are saying about the burgeoning indie gem:
“Tombwater excellently brings what makes Bloodborne so beloved to a 2D version of the Wild West.”
— Polygon
“All in all, Tombwater is one of my favorite Soulslikes, if not one of my favorite games, period.”
— COGConnected
“…by the end of “Tombwater,” I knew that I had just played one of my favorite soulslikes of all time.”
— Newsweek
The upcoming patch mainly focuses on balance improvements across Tombwater. Players with stacked resources will now encounter a more balanced impact, presenting the game at a difficulty curve that better reflects the developers’ intentions.
Several bug fixes and level improvements are also included in the update, full patch notes can be found on the title’s Steam page.
Inspired by classics like The Legend of Zelda and Hollow Knight, Tombwater is a 2D Soulslike action RPG developed by Moth Atlas from Max Mraz and Jake Wagner. Mraz is best known for previous titles Ocean’s Heart and Yarntown, a ‘demake’ of Bloodborne and direct predecessor to Tombwater.
Key Features of Tombwater:
- 2D Top-Down Souls-Like: Journey through the souls-like genre from a whole new perspective. Experience nostalgic, gruesomely detailed pixel art in a top-down view with every classic souls-like mechanic.
- Map & Quest Log: Keep track of your progress as you explore the interconnected Wild West world of Tombwater with a map and quest log.
- Apothecary Crafting: Helpful tonics, explosives, and more can be crafted from materials you find while exploring to help aid you in battle.
- Gruesome Boss Fights: Experience 25 blood-spilling battles against unimaginable Eldritch horror bosses, all of which will push you to the brink of madness.
Tombwater is available on Windows PC via Steam for $24.99, with a 20% discount active from May 14 to May 19.
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About Moth Atlas
Moth Atlas is helmed by Max Mraz and Jake Wagner. Moth Atlas has previously developed action RPG Ocean’s Heart, the Bloodborne tribute of Yarntown, and more. In 2023, Tombwater won GDEX’s “Best of Show.” Moth Atlas develops games in Columbus, Ohio, and uses the free and open-source engine, Solarus.
About Midwest Games
Midwest Games provides publishing advisory and services for hire to support games of all types. Led by games and entertainment veterans, the company empowers publishers and studios with tailored support designed to fit today’s fast-moving industry.
For more information, please visit www.midwestgames.com.
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