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Caput Mortum on Steam

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Travel back to 16th-century France and delve into the mysterious depths of a seemingly abandoned alchemist's tower. Do you dare brave the horrors that beckon you below... deeper still?

Caput Mortum is a exploration, puzzle and survival horror game developed by WildArts Games and published by Black Lantern Collective.
Released on August 27th 2025 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.

It has received 419 reviews of which 400 were positive and 19 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 11.79€ on Steam, but you can find it for 6.99€ on Eneba.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-2600
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Needed for sound

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3 hours played
Sept. 2026
A short dungeon exploration adventure with puzzles and frights and an insane control scheme. I loved it! If you're on the fence, try the demo, you can pick up progress from there in the full game.
2 hours played
Feb. 2026
It's really neat, I just wish it was longer. It really feels like a proof of concept/demo, and my only frustrations were the silly control style, and how short it was.
2 hours played
Dec. 2025
This game is simply incredible, from the themes of alchemy and existentialism, and some of the puzzles straight up reward you for understanding the basics of alchemy. the scary moments are effective and do not feel cheap and does not drag and the game does not use it as a crutch, which makes each moment of terror and tension feel unique, the game has been one hell of a ride for me, can't recommend it enough.
Oct. 2025
I'm surprised that I'm not seeing any discourse whatsoever about how Caput Mortum can be read as an allegory about AI. There's the hubris of men trying to make people, and those "people" making terrible imitations of art. There's the ouroboros imagery, which has its own relevant alchemical meanings but could also tie into AI's tendency to eat its own slop to generate more slop. I don't want to go too far with spoilers, but my point is that there is so much more here than spooky atmosphere and odd controls and it's surprising that other people don't seem to be talking about it. As you can infer from my playtime, I bounced off the gameplay and watched a walkthrough. This often happens to me with horror games. Cursed to be fascinated by the premises while put off by the gameplay. Please understand that this is a problem with me and not with the game.
2 hours played
Oct. 2025
A short yet extremely polished game with amazing atmosphere that not only looks like a classic horror game, but has a mechanic that ads to the classic feel by giving you separate control of your right hand for puzzles and monster encounters. For a short horror game Caput Mortum is one of the best in it's genre. Don't overlook this game.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caput Mortum is currently priced at 11.79€ on Steam.

No, Caput Mortum is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 11.79€ on Steam.

Yes, Caput Mortum received 400 positive votes out of a total of 419 achieving a rating of 8.81.
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Caput Mortum was developed by WildArts Games and published by Black Lantern Collective.

Yes, Caput Mortum is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, Caput Mortum is not playable on MacOS.

No, Caput Mortum is not playable on Linux.

Yes, Caput Mortum is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

Yes, Caput Mortum is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

No, Caput Mortum does not support VR.

Caput Mortum is a single-player game.

No, Caput Mortum does not currently offer any DLC.

No, Caput Mortum does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Caput Mortum does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Caput Mortum is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Caput Mortum.

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Last Updates
Steam data 16 September 2026 23:25 UTC
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Steam price 30 September 2026 03:25 UTC
Steam reviews 27 September 2026 01:53 UTC

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Caput Mortum
Rating
8.8
400
19
Game modes
Features
Online players
1
Developer
WildArts Games
Publisher
Black Lantern Collective
Release 27 Aug 2025
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