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@moonlessformless.bsky.social

Moonless Formless is a solo developer and vintage horror game tinkerer. Creator of Withering Rooms, a 2.5D horror RPG out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

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BIG NEWS! You can try out the first-ever demo of Withering Realms during Steam Next Fest running Feb 23rd - Mar 2nd. To celebrate, here's a brand new trailer๐ŸŽฌ
4k trailer link: youtu.be/985f76uxiLA
Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
Wishlist today and I'll see you on Feb 23rd!

03.02.2026 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 57    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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There's a preview of Withering Realms with some exclusive screenshots and an interview in the Feb '26 Edge Magazine! That's right, a magazine you can actually hold in your hands! Huge thank you to Edge magazine, digital & physical ordering for the issue here: www.magazinesdirect.com/us/edge-feb-...

29.01.2026 01:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The second official trailer for my upcoming horror action RPG Withering Realms is up now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAxS...
This one shows a few new mechanics, such as the camera, occult hand, blurry ghosts, and more. #wishlistwednesday

29.10.2025 14:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 59    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
WITHERING REALMS - Developer Combat Breakdown
YouTube video by Withering Realms WITHERING REALMS - Developer Combat Breakdown

I made a developer breakdown for Withering Realm's four-armed combat. All footage is from the first area of the game, so it's not too spoiler-y.

#wishlistwednesday #horrorrpg #survivalhorror

10.09.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

It is technically a sequel, but written in such a way that you don't need to know anything about Withering Rooms and can play them in either order.

10.09.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If anyone has ideas for devlog topics, I'd love to hear them. The first one will cover the combat system and how it relates/differs from Withering Rooms.

03.09.2025 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hello friends,

Iโ€™ve had my head down working very hard
on Withering Realms. I had hoped to bring
it to Early Access by the end of this year,
but the beast is proving difficult to slay.
The new Early Access date is Q2 2026.

In the meantime, Iโ€™ll be sharing regular
updates again, starting with a devlog.
Thank you so much for your patience
and support. This game will absolutely
be worth the wait.

Moonless Formless

Hello friends, Iโ€™ve had my head down working very hard on Withering Realms. I had hoped to bring it to Early Access by the end of this year, but the beast is proving difficult to slay. The new Early Access date is Q2 2026. In the meantime, Iโ€™ll be sharing regular updates again, starting with a devlog. Thank you so much for your patience and support. This game will absolutely be worth the wait. Moonless Formless

03.09.2025 18:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Two new interviews you can read about Withering Realms, with some details on upgrading, builds, crafting system, fixed camera angles, Welsh culture, and more:
gamingbolt.com/withering-re...
walesingames.com/interview-wi...

19.04.2025 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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I asked @moonlessformless.bsky.social some questions about his brilliant debut game #WitheringRooms, a Victorian era horror RPG set in #Wales.

With #WitheringRealms now in development, learn where the #Welsh influence comes from, the challenges he faced, and more.

Read full interview here

Diolch!

25.03.2025 13:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Withering Realms on Steam A ghost and her doll guardian explore the mysterious town of Penwyll and the sprawling graveyards, tombs, caves and rotting estates that surround it in this Horror Action RPG from the creator of Withe...

You can wishlist today!
store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...

27.02.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That would be super cool but also super likely to wind up costing me a lot more than it makes given manufacturing costs. Maybe I can do a dual release of Withering Realms/Rooms soundtrack down the line though! Very excited just thinking about it.

27.02.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another milestone slain! Withering Realms now gets more wishlists each day than Withering Rooms got in its first 4 months. Thank you!

27.02.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#WitheringRooms is a 2024 horror RPG by @moonlessformless.bsky.social set in Monmouthshire, #Wales, between 1892 and 1916.

Countless #Welsh references exist, such as zombies that speak #Cymraeg, posters written in Welsh, and areas with Welsh names.

Learn more here: walesingames.com/withering-ro...

22.02.2025 21:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
WITHERING REALMS - Official Gameplay Reveal
YouTube video by Withering Realms WITHERING REALMS - Official Gameplay Reveal

( โŠƒ โ•น โ•น )โŠƒ
100k views on the Withering Realms trailer!!!
โŠ‚( โ•น โ•น โŠ‚ )
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYzH...

22.02.2025 18:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Bloodborne and Lies Of P players should check out Withering Realms, an action-RPG with combat dolls and graveyards One of my Xmas selection box games last year was Withering Rooms, a delightfully frightful haunted house action-RPG thaโ€ฆ

Thank you to Rock Paper Shotgun for covering Withering Realms:
www.rockpapershotgun.com/bloodborne-a...

21.02.2025 15:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Clover can cast spells at any time, even while The Doll is mid swing. Here she casts a green "flash spell" which speeds up The Doll by 25% for 3 seconds - very effective on weapons with lots of fast individual hits like the Chain Dagger or Machine Gun.
#wishlistwednesday

19.02.2025 17:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Withering Realms OST - Penwyll Day (Extended)
YouTube video by Withering Realms Withering Realms OST - Penwyll Day (Extended)

Here's the full version of the track from the trailer:

15.02.2025 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Using the Chain Rock to smash open secret passages is very satisfying, but you won't always like what's on the other side.
#wishlistwednesday #indiegames ๐ŸŽฎ

12.02.2025 15:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you for the incredible response to Withering Realms! I've posted a Gameplay Details & FAQ article on Steam with a few more details like what gameplay is like, console release, relationship to Withering Rooms and more:
steamcommunity.com/games/344199...

08.02.2025 17:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Basically this!

05.02.2025 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One of the many freaky little guys in Withering Realms. His job is to sit in the middle of the pond hurling up balls of mud at you until you find your first ranged weapon.
#wishlistwednesday ๐ŸŽฎ
store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...

05.02.2025 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love how 'The Doll' is a total freak. look at that beautiful smile. we always need more games where you can play as creepazoids.

31.01.2025 14:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I cannot wait for you all to get to play this game this fall in Early Access on Steam! The full release will include consoles.

31.01.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Because Clover rides on the doll's back, she can use items or cast spells at any time, even while the Doll is mid-attack. Create an explosive sigil on the ground just as the doll's attack lands, or heal while in mid-swing.

31.01.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Penwyll's local mechanical genius can create new attachments for the doll's missing right arm like the Pivoting Greatsword, Chain Rock, Machinegun, or Flamethrower. Some attachments allow you to find new treasure or secrets in old areas.

31.01.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The game features a world map that slowly expands. Explore a field or dungeon, then bring the spoils back to Penwyll to upgrade The Doll. Minute to minute gameplay is like top-down Zelda meets Bloodborne. Start any area at nighttime to encounter new, horrifying creatures.

31.01.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Withering Realms on Steam A ghost and her doll guardian explore the mysterious town of Penwyll and the sprawling graveyards, tombs, caves and rotting estates that surround it in this Horror Action RPG from the creator of Withe...

View the full 4k/60fps trailer(it's longer than the video above): www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYzH...
Wishlist today: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
Find out more info:
witheringrealms.com

31.01.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Announcing my second game, WITHERING REALMS.
It's a horror action RPG about the adventures of Clover(a ghost girl), The Doll(wood, metal, bone, flesh) and Althea(a reporter).
Explore the town of Penwyll and the sprawling graveyards and rotting estates that surround it. ๐Ÿงต

31.01.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 269    ๐Ÿ” 86    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15    ๐Ÿ“Œ 16
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30.01.2025 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Marionette room from Haunting Ground (Capcom 2005)

27.01.2025 15:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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