Withering Realms
@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 trailer🎬
4k trailer link: youtu.be/985f76uxiLA
Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
Wishlist today and I'll see you on Feb 23rd!
4k trailer link: youtu.be/985f76uxiLA
Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
Wishlist today and I'll see you on Feb 23rd!
You don't need to have played Withering Rooms to fully enjoy Withering Realms. You can play them in either order and discover new story aspects both directions. That said, if you are a fan of Rooms, I put a few new details about how the games relate here:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/200...
store.steampowered.com/news/app/200...
Withering Rooms - Withering Realms: The Sequel to Withering Rooms - Steam News
Withering Rooms is getting a sequel, and you can try the demo on Feb 23!
store.steampowered.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
You don't need to have played Withering Rooms to fully enjoy Withering Realms. You can play them in either order and discover new story aspects both directions. That said, if you are a fan of Rooms, I put a few new details about how the games relate here:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/200...
store.steampowered.com/news/app/200...
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 trailer🎬
4k trailer link: youtu.be/985f76uxiLA
Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
Wishlist today and I'll see you on Feb 23rd!
4k trailer link: youtu.be/985f76uxiLA
Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
Wishlist today and I'll see you on Feb 23rd!
February 3, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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 trailer🎬
4k trailer link: youtu.be/985f76uxiLA
Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
Wishlist today and I'll see you on Feb 23rd!
4k trailer link: youtu.be/985f76uxiLA
Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
Wishlist today and I'll see you on Feb 23rd!
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-...
January 29, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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-...
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
This one shows a few new mechanics, such as the camera, occult hand, blurry ghosts, and more. #wishlistwednesday
October 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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
This one shows a few new mechanics, such as the camera, occult hand, blurry ghosts, and more. #wishlistwednesday
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
#wishlistwednesday #horrorrpg #survivalhorror
WITHERING REALMS - Developer Combat Breakdown
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September 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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
#wishlistwednesday #horrorrpg #survivalhorror
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...
gamingbolt.com/withering-re...
walesingames.com/interview-wi...
April 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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...
gamingbolt.com/withering-re...
walesingames.com/interview-wi...
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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!
With #WitheringRealms now in development, learn where the #Welsh influence comes from, the challenges he faced, and more.
Read full interview here
Diolch!
March 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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!
With #WitheringRealms now in development, learn where the #Welsh influence comes from, the challenges he faced, and more.
Read full interview here
Diolch!
Another milestone slain! Withering Realms now gets more wishlists each day than Withering Rooms got in its first 4 months. Thank you!
February 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Another milestone slain! Withering Realms now gets more wishlists each day than Withering Rooms got in its first 4 months. Thank you!
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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...
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...
February 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
#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...
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...
WITHERING REALMS - Official Gameplay Reveal
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February 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thank you to Rock Paper Shotgun for covering Withering Realms:
www.rockpapershotgun.com/bloodborne-a...
www.rockpapershotgun.com/bloodborne-a...
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 tha…
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February 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Thank you to Rock Paper Shotgun for covering Withering Realms:
www.rockpapershotgun.com/bloodborne-a...
www.rockpapershotgun.com/bloodborne-a...
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
#wishlistwednesday
February 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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
#wishlistwednesday
Here's the full version of the track from the trailer:
Withering Realms OST - Penwyll Day (Extended)
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February 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Here's the full version of the track from the trailer:
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 🎮
#wishlistwednesday #indiegames 🎮
February 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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 🎮
#wishlistwednesday #indiegames 🎮
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...
steamcommunity.com/games/344199...
February 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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...
steamcommunity.com/games/344199...
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 🎮
store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
#wishlistwednesday 🎮
store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
February 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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 🎮
store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
#wishlistwednesday 🎮
store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...
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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.
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. 🧵
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. 🧵
January 31, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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.
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. 🧵
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. 🧵
January 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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. 🧵
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. 🧵
Marionette room from Haunting Ground (Capcom 2005)
January 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Marionette room from Haunting Ground (Capcom 2005)
The last quarter of the Withering Rooms OST has been uploaded. These are songs from Chapter 4 & New Game +. All 114 tracks are now on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKEm...
#gameost #gamesoundtrack 🎮🎵
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKEm...
#gameost #gamesoundtrack 🎮🎵
Withering Rooms OST - Chapter 4 & New Game +
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January 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The last quarter of the Withering Rooms OST has been uploaded. These are songs from Chapter 4 & New Game +. All 114 tracks are now on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKEm...
#gameost #gamesoundtrack 🎮🎵
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKEm...
#gameost #gamesoundtrack 🎮🎵
My small gift back to the Silent Hill community is providing software that allows content creators to get primo monster ass shots like this.
January 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
My small gift back to the Silent Hill community is providing software that allows content creators to get primo monster ass shots like this.
Chapter 3 of the Withering Rooms soundtrack is now up on YouTube, with some chill Nowhere + Horace + Grumio + Mr. Coffins footage to go along with it. This one spans a larger range of styles from Akira Yamaoka inspired to cocktail lounge to violin solos.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7iD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7iD...
Withering Rooms OST: Chapter 3
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January 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Chapter 3 of the Withering Rooms soundtrack is now up on YouTube, with some chill Nowhere + Horace + Grumio + Mr. Coffins footage to go along with it. This one spans a larger range of styles from Akira Yamaoka inspired to cocktail lounge to violin solos.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7iD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7iD...
Working on some FX for the burning status effect for the next game this morning.
#gamedev #screenshotsaturday #survivalhorror 🎮🔥
#gamedev #screenshotsaturday #survivalhorror 🎮🔥
January 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Working on some FX for the burning status effect for the next game this morning.
#gamedev #screenshotsaturday #survivalhorror 🎮🔥
#gamedev #screenshotsaturday #survivalhorror 🎮🔥