Rank 01Why this
Shares boss pattern learning with The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
- $19.99
- Deck Playable
- 2023
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- Updated Oct 2, 2026
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Rank 02Why this
Shares replayability and boss fights with The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
- $11.19
- Deck Verified
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Rank 03Why this
Shares dialogue choices and achievement hunting with The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
- $4.99
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 04 
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
Why this: Shares boss fights with The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
Rank 05 
Dark Devotion
Why this: Also Souls-like, like The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
Rank 06 
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Why this: A frequent pick in The Dark Queen of Mortholme players' libraries, and another Action.
Rank 07 
Loretta
Why this: Shares dialogue choices and multiple endings with The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
Rank 08 
Blasphemous
Why this: Also Gothic and Souls-like, like The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
- Released: 2025
- Developer: Mosu
- Price: $4.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 84% of 1,562 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
Players highlight
- Ai learns and counters your attacks
- Branching dialogue shapes the evolving relationship with the hero across multiple encounters
- Dialogue choices reshape the queen hero dynamic
- Atmospheric
- Bleak
- Challenging
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Why this: Shares boss fights with The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
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Why this: Also Souls-like, like The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
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Why this: Another Action close to The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
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Why this: Shares dialogue choices and multiple endings with The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
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Why this: Also Gothic and Psychological, like The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
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Why this: Another RPG close to The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
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Why this: Another Adventure close to The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
BLACK SOULS
Why this: Shares replayability and boss fights with The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
Last Report
Why this: Shares dialogue choices and achievement hunting with The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
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Why this: Shares boss fights with The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
Loretta
Why this: Shares dialogue choices and multiple endings with The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
Blasphemous
Why this: Also Gothic and Souls-like, like The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
About The Dark Queen of Mortholme
If The Dark Queen of Mortholme is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hunt the Night, BLACK SOULS and Last Report — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, bleak and challenging, and single out its achievement hunting and ai adaptation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
The Dark Queen of Mortholme is a short, hard single-player action game released in 2025 by Mosu and published by Monster Theater. Players take on the role of the final boss, defending their stronghold against a hero who repeatedly returns after being defeated. Reviewers highlight the game's AI-adaptation system where the hero learns and counters player attacks, requiring mastery of boss-pattern-recognition and boss-pattern-learning mechanics. The narrative-driven experience is described by players as atmospheric and emotionally challenging, with reviewers noting the overall tone as bleak and dark. Branching dialogue choices reshape the dynamic between queen and hero, leading to multiple endings that encourage exploration of different relationship trajectories. The game holds an 84% positive rating from 1562 Steam reviews, is priced at $4.99 USD, and is verified for Steam Deck play.
About 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.
Is The Dark Queen of Mortholme worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 84% of 1,562 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 85% positive across 88 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $4.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 1 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 1.1 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Ai learns and counters your attacks
- Branching dialogue shapes the evolving relationship with the hero across multiple encounters
- Dialogue choices reshape the queen hero dynamic
- Multiple endings encourage exploration of different outcomes and relationship trajectories
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The concept is great, and the dialogue is interesting; however, it feels more like a demo than a full release. Although it isn't priced as a complete title, I find myself wishing for more content. I would love to see new phases, areas, or…”
“The concept for this game is very cool but I feel like its just treating its players as if we are stupid. Even though the game acts like the hero is getting better, you never actually have any power to beat him. The fights are essentially…”
People who play it also play: Hunt the Night, BLACK SOULS, Last Report
Frequently asked about The Dark Queen of Mortholme
Can I run it?
Is The Dark Queen of Mortholme verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Dark Queen of Mortholme is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Dark Queen of Mortholme cost?
The Dark Queen of Mortholme is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Dark Queen of Mortholme?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Dark Queen of Mortholme are Hunt the Night, BLACK SOULS, Last Report.
Who developed The Dark Queen of Mortholme?
The Dark Queen of Mortholme was developed by Mosu and published by Monster Theater.