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Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Moonscars is a action, metroidvania and souls-like game developed by Black Mermaid and published by Humble Games.
Released on September 27th 2022 is available only on Windows in 9 languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish and Ukrainian.

It has received 1,205 reviews of which 1,006 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Moonscars into these genres:

Action Metroidvania Souls-like Pixel Graphics Action-Adventure 2D 2D Platformer Platformer Fighting Side Scroller Female Protagonist Indie Singleplayer Stylized Hack and Slash Dark Fantasy Difficult

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Windows

OS: Windows 10
Processor: AMD Athlon II X2 270 (2 * 3400) or equivalent Intel, Core i3-530 (2 * 2930) or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GT 530 (2048 VRAM) or equivalent, Radeon HD 6570 (1024 VRAM) or equivalent

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Nov. 2025

Not for everyone I suppose. Assuming the launch experience was very different, coming off a play through of the game patched it was definitely enjoyable. In some aspects it comes off like something poorly translated, which can be confusing but adds to the weirdness imo. Secrets only amount to bonus currency the large majority of the time. The game world isnt gigantic (10 or so hours for a full run) nor too hard to navigate. The combat is forgiving if youre good with timing dodges and parries, as its incredibly easy to heal. If I had to compare this to another metroidvania Id say ender lilies. Both games have a certain bleak quirky atmosphere and dont directly play like the typical mv. This game also seems to pay homage to bloodborne in a few ways. Prolly rate it around a 7.5 weighing some of the confusing nature of the game against the fun combat and atmosphere. Id love to see what the devs come up with next.

Nov. 2025

A hauntingly beautiful 2D souls-like that feels carved from oil and sorrow. Combat is sharp and weighty once you learn its rhythm. The parries sting, dodges matter, and every victory feels earned. The world bleeds atmosphere, painted in shades of ash and regret, and while the story is more cryptic than cohesive, it fits the tone perfectly. It has flaws, but the art, combat and maybe the music make up for it. A short, grim, satisfying descent worth taking for anyone who loves Blasphemous, Salt and Sanctuary, Hollow Knight or ... pain wrapped in beauty ... https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3604129675 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3601303048 Unlocked all achievements!

Aug. 2025

If you love Blasphemous - you will love this! I loved the game. This is a classic Metroidvania - like a lovebaby of Blasphemous, Bloodborne and - somehow - Hollow knight, in the best way. I only wish there were multiple endings. Bosses could have been more difficult for sure (maybe not the last one). Music, art, story - all great. Combat is smooth and flowy. I love the difficulty system (pale/blood moon system). I enjoyed my 16.5 hours spent in game and can heartly recommend it!

July 2025

This was a fantastic metroidvania. It was not perfect, it had very little forced backtracking and "exploration only" upgrades, you really only get one. It does wear its inspiration on its sleeve, maybe a little to obviously and it is a bit short. But the combat is legendary, the story is great, and it is worth replaying. I beat this one 3 times to 100% it so that should tell you something. Is it the next Hollow Knight, no, but it is in the top tier of meteroidvania.

March 2025

This project was created out of love for the soulslike genre. Short 2D game immediately captivated me with its dark and atmospheric style. Moonscars utilizes a minimal color palette. A muted range of dark grays accented by red, creating a unique charm. The game's artist drew inspiration from the oil paintings of Old Dutch Masters like Rembrandt. Each frame of animation was hand-drawn, resulting in highly detailed pixel art. The protagonist, whom we play as, is Grey Irma. She is a knight of a special order. The game has good combat with an emphasis on parrying. There is standard attack, strong attack, special attack, skill, a dodge roll (dash), amulets, and various buffs. The healing system is quite unique: dealing damage to enemies fills a mana bar, which can then be used for spells or healing. This makes the gameplay dynamic and encourages an aggressive playstyle. Instead of bonfires, there are mirrors; instead of souls, there's bone dust. There are not many bosses, but each one is unique and interesting. Almost everyone has a second phase. Frequent deaths will trigger a Blood Moon, increasing enemy damage – a hardcore modifier of sorts. But it can be dispelled using hearts scattered throughout the levels. Moonscars is about a Lost Soul searching for its creator and the meaning of its own existence in this world. Each death serves as a lesson. We break and rise again, putting ourselves back together piece by piece. It's a story of betrayal, suffering, and revenge; a journey of trials and tribulations to become a great warrior. As Osho said, "To rise, you must fall; to gain, you must lose." I had fun fighting under the moonlight accompanied by atmospheric music. It's a shame the project lacked a bit of time and funding. I'd give it an 8/10.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moonscars is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

Moonscars is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.

Moonscars received 1,006 positive votes out of a total of 1,205 achieving a rating of 7.95.

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Moonscars was developed by Black Mermaid and published by Humble Games.

Moonscars is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Moonscars is not playable on MacOS.

Moonscars is not playable on Linux.

Moonscars is a single-player game.

Moonscars does not currently offer any DLC.

Moonscars does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Moonscars does not support Steam Remote Play.

Moonscars 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.

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