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The Dark Queen of Mortholme

You are the final boss, the Dark Queen of Mortholme, unrivaled in power. A hero invades and is easily crushed. Yet, they keep returning. A short-form indie game about an unusual bond, perspectives, and the beauty of change.

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August 15, 2025
1 year and 33 days ago
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About the Game

Change is inevitable

Experience a macabre, short-form, second-person indie, you play as The Dark Queen of Mortholme, the final barrier between the Hero and the end credits. 

In this fixed-screen pixel art game, use the Queen's attacks against this hero, slay them, and quell this nuisance once and for all. 

But, wait. How is this possible? The Hero keeps coming back. 

Multiple Endings

Depending on your dialogue choices, the story will play out differently. Will you see the Hero's point of view, or continue ruling as the Queen Everlasting?

Features

  • Unleash Queenly Chaos: Wield the ever-evolving arsenal of the Dark Queen’s most devastating attacks.

  • A Relentless Foe: Face a persistent Hero in a final showdown to end all final showdowns.

  • Handcrafted Pixel Art: Painstakingly designed for impeccable game feel. 

  • A Haunting Score: Fall into the tones of the Dark Queen’s domain.

  • Conquer and Collect: Unlock Steam Achievements as you slay this annoying hero!

  • A Challenge Worth Finishing: Designed to be beaten in a single, emotional sitting.

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