Children of Morta (2019)

Developer: Dead Mage
Publisher: 11 bit studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 22,945 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced hack and slash dungeon crawler where you fight through procedurally generated caves and lands as a family of heroes, balancing cooperative combat with a story-rich, atmospheric fantasy feel.

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What players say

Players praise the heartwarming Bergson family story and beautiful pixel art, but opinions split on the combat: some find it fun, while others criticize stiff movement, weak starting attacks, and grindy meta progression. The game is best enjoyed in local co-op and features a memorable narrator, though it offers less variety and replayability than similar roguelites like Hades.

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