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Tombwater

A Souls-Like Western full of Eldritch horrors. Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the darkness that lies beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that may just drive you to madness.

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Developer
Moth Atlas
Publisher
Midwest Games
Release
March 31, 2026
124 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive265 reviews92.8%

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About the Game

Play as a lone gunslinger who arrives in the accursed ghost town in search of a lost friend. The residents of the once-prosperous mining town have been afflicted by madness. Monsters and horrors roam the streets and there are few souls remaining with a sound mind. If the Eldritch beasts of the town can be overcome– there may be hope yet for Tombwater.

Dash and slash your way through unsettling Eldritch beasts. Wield an arsenal of firearms, blades, spells, apothecary items, and cursed charms to protect yourself from a madness taking hold. Strike with a cavalry saber before casting a spell, or, equip yourself with a flame-imbued shotgun and a mining pickaxe to just tear the monsters apart.

Tread your way through the interconnected world of Tombwater. Metroidvania elements allow you to discover canyons, scrublands, forests, mines, and more. Find many secret, optional areas full of strange NPCs and their quests, or dangerous enemies guarding rewards.

A ancient curse, a mining disaster, a missing sheriff, and a darkness permeating everything. Uncover the secrets that Tombwater’s deranged inhabitants are trying to keep buried.

  • 2D Top-Down Souls-Like: Experience punishing Souls-Like combat from a new perspective. Nostalgic, gruesomely detailed pixel art in a top-down view with every classic Souls-Like mechanic. 

  • Map & Quest Log: Track your progress through the twisted, Wild West world of Tombwater with a map and quest log. 

  • Gruesome Boss Fights: Experience 20+ horrifying boss battles that will push you to madness.

  • Weapons & Spells: Arm yourself with over 50 weapons, 40 spells, and 40 charms to survive relentless combat and ghoulish beasts.

  • Apothecary Crafting: Helpful tonics, explosives and more can be crafted from materials you find while exploring to help aid you in battle 

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