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.
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.
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.