Withering Realms
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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.
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
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...
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!
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
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 🎮
Basically this!
February 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Basically this!
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/...
I cannot wait for you all to get to play this game this fall in Early Access on Steam! The full release will include consoles.
January 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I cannot wait for you all to get to play this game this fall in Early Access on Steam! The full release will include consoles.
Because Clover rides on the doll's back, she can use items or cast spells at any time, even while the Doll is mid-attack. Create an explosive sigil on the ground just as the doll's attack lands, or heal while in mid-swing.
January 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Because Clover rides on the doll's back, she can use items or cast spells at any time, even while the Doll is mid-attack. Create an explosive sigil on the ground just as the doll's attack lands, or heal while in mid-swing.
Penwyll's local mechanical genius can create new attachments for the doll's missing right arm like the Pivoting Greatsword, Chain Rock, Machinegun, or Flamethrower. Some attachments allow you to find new treasure or secrets in old areas.
January 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Penwyll's local mechanical genius can create new attachments for the doll's missing right arm like the Pivoting Greatsword, Chain Rock, Machinegun, or Flamethrower. Some attachments allow you to find new treasure or secrets in old areas.
The game features a world map that slowly expands. Explore a field or dungeon, then bring the spoils back to Penwyll to upgrade The Doll. Minute to minute gameplay is like top-down Zelda meets Bloodborne. Start any area at nighttime to encounter new, horrifying creatures.
January 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The game features a world map that slowly expands. Explore a field or dungeon, then bring the spoils back to Penwyll to upgrade The Doll. Minute to minute gameplay is like top-down Zelda meets Bloodborne. Start any area at nighttime to encounter new, horrifying creatures.
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)
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 🎮🔥
I saw my first David Lynch film(Blue Velvet) on the cable channel IFC late one night having absolutely no idea what it was. This was shortly after SH2 OG released, so you can imagine my shock. Instant lifelong fan. Thank you Mr. Lynch. My favorite is Lost Highway - go watch it!
January 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I saw my first David Lynch film(Blue Velvet) on the cable channel IFC late one night having absolutely no idea what it was. This was shortly after SH2 OG released, so you can imagine my shock. Instant lifelong fan. Thank you Mr. Lynch. My favorite is Lost Highway - go watch it!
The beautiful abstract paintings in Chapter 4 - implied to be by Priscilla Mostyn in-game - are actually photos of paintings(watercolor, acrylic, more) by my very talented wife. Take a closer look at them next time you find yourself in the Blood Tower!
#screenshotsaturday
#screenshotsaturday
January 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The beautiful abstract paintings in Chapter 4 - implied to be by Priscilla Mostyn in-game - are actually photos of paintings(watercolor, acrylic, more) by my very talented wife. Take a closer look at them next time you find yourself in the Blood Tower!
#screenshotsaturday
#screenshotsaturday
"Something strange is lurking behind the door. Consider a new route."
is so much better than "Does not open from this side" or "The lock is broken. I can't open the door".
Kuon (2004) From Software
is so much better than "Does not open from this side" or "The lock is broken. I can't open the door".
Kuon (2004) From Software
January 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
"Something strange is lurking behind the door. Consider a new route."
is so much better than "Does not open from this side" or "The lock is broken. I can't open the door".
Kuon (2004) From Software
is so much better than "Does not open from this side" or "The lock is broken. I can't open the door".
Kuon (2004) From Software
For the next game, trying to make *everything* at least like 25% better than Withering Rooms. Trying to minimize the bad jank while preserving the good jank.
Working on some spell FX today with some 3D noise for the smoke instead of plain old flipbooks like before.
Working on some spell FX today with some 3D noise for the smoke instead of plain old flipbooks like before.
January 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
For the next game, trying to make *everything* at least like 25% better than Withering Rooms. Trying to minimize the bad jank while preserving the good jank.
Working on some spell FX today with some 3D noise for the smoke instead of plain old flipbooks like before.
Working on some spell FX today with some 3D noise for the smoke instead of plain old flipbooks like before.
If you've ever wondered what Harry's phone transition looks like from outside of first person in Silent Hill Shattered Memories, here it is. Pretty slick, although watching the disembodied hand press buttons is uncomfortable.
January 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If you've ever wondered what Harry's phone transition looks like from outside of first person in Silent Hill Shattered Memories, here it is. Pretty slick, although watching the disembodied hand press buttons is uncomfortable.
Gurney Physician is rolling out some holiday cheer with a 1x PS5 physical copy of Withering Rooms(with paper bestiary!) and 1x Steam key giveaway here on Bluesky!
Follow and repost to enter. I'll DM two random winners Jan 2. Reply with your fav video game soundtrack for an extra entry.
Follow and repost to enter. I'll DM two random winners Jan 2. Reply with your fav video game soundtrack for an extra entry.
December 21, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Gurney Physician is rolling out some holiday cheer with a 1x PS5 physical copy of Withering Rooms(with paper bestiary!) and 1x Steam key giveaway here on Bluesky!
Follow and repost to enter. I'll DM two random winners Jan 2. Reply with your fav video game soundtrack for an extra entry.
Follow and repost to enter. I'll DM two random winners Jan 2. Reply with your fav video game soundtrack for an extra entry.
On this #screenshotsaturday, announcing that I am working on a SECOND GAME! I really did not think this would ever be possible, it's all thanks to everyone that supported Withering Rooms. Will be sharing more details about this new adventure over the next few weeks - stay tuned!
December 7, 2024 at 5:31 PM
On this #screenshotsaturday, announcing that I am working on a SECOND GAME! I really did not think this would ever be possible, it's all thanks to everyone that supported Withering Rooms. Will be sharing more details about this new adventure over the next few weeks - stay tuned!
I got a PS5 Pro to make sure there's no issues with Withering Rooms(which there aren't, thankfully!) and it comes with a bonus PS4 upscaling mode that makes Bloodborne look like... 3% sharper. If you're trying to decide between models this holiday season, that's just $80 extra per 1% of sharpness.
November 30, 2024 at 7:56 PM
I got a PS5 Pro to make sure there's no issues with Withering Rooms(which there aren't, thankfully!) and it comes with a bonus PS4 upscaling mode that makes Bloodborne look like... 3% sharper. If you're trying to decide between models this holiday season, that's just $80 extra per 1% of sharpness.
Why not let me(and my publisher Perp Games, and um Valve too) nick a few coins out of your pocket during the Autumn #steamsale? With 800 96% positive reviews, you're statistically unlikely to regret it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2006140/...
#screenshotsaturday
store.steampowered.com/app/2006140/...
#screenshotsaturday
November 30, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Why not let me(and my publisher Perp Games, and um Valve too) nick a few coins out of your pocket during the Autumn #steamsale? With 800 96% positive reviews, you're statistically unlikely to regret it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2006140/...
#screenshotsaturday
store.steampowered.com/app/2006140/...
#screenshotsaturday