Set in the same world as Withering Rooms, but no knowledge of it is required to play this game, which is also being released for the first time in Early Access.

The year is 1926, ten years after a massive “occult event” halted the Great War and changed the world overnight. The dead walk, ghosts roam, and a gifted few can even cast spells. Awakening alone in a crumbling mansion just miles from the epicenter of the occult event, 9-year-old Clover soon discovers that she is a ghost. Her only companion is a strange and powerful doll made of wood, metal, and human remains. In this horror action-RPG from the creator of Withering Rooms, join Clover and her doll guardian as they explore the mysterious town of Penwyll and the sprawling graveyards that surround it, searching for a way to bring her back to life.

Descend into tombs, caves, and decaying mansions in search of treasure, upgrade materials, and magical artifacts. Craft weapons and machines to attach to the doll’s missing right arm, such as the swiveling greatsword, chain rock, machine gun, or flamethrower. Expand the world map by defeating massive perimeter guards. Make allies like the daring freelance investigator Althea, who will do anything to uncover Penwyll’s dark secret, including interrogation, lockpicking, and forgery. Return to each area at night to encounter new, terrifying creatures and secrets.

Moonless Formless, a solo developer working out of Seattle, is developing this game, and if you want to follow its development, wishlist it on Steam and follow Moonless Formless on a social media platform of your choice. It’s an action RPG with horror, mystery, and puzzle elements. Primarily played from a 3/4 top-down perspective. This is a new, standalone story set in the same universe as Withering Rooms. No familiarity with Withering Rooms is required or expected to fully enjoy this game.

It is not a roguelike. Some areas and dungeons are randomized upon entry for variety, but items, equipment, and story progress are not lost upon death. Early Access is expected to launch on Steam in the fall of 2025, with the game fully playable from start to finish. However, similar to Withering Rooms, additional side quests and a New Game+ mode will be added in the lead up to the full launch. In addition, the game systems and balance will change based on feedback during Early Access, after which it will come to consoles for full release. Which consoles will be announced closer to the release date.

Withering Realms will launch in Early Access on Steam in the fall of 2025.

Source: Gematsu