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Bramble: The Mountain King
Developer Dimfrost Studio
Bramble: The Mountain King is a 2023 action-adventure video game developed by Dimfrost Studio and published by Merge Games. Players control a young boy named Olle who attempts to rescue his kidnapped sister Lillemor from mythological creatures. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
388 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
86
LovedLoved
242 positive · 38 negative
95% range 82–90%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 242 | 38 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 32 | 3 | 60 |
| Mastodon * | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 1 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
3,731 of 3,960 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
86% recommend · 208 yes, 34 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 242 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (7,576 of 8,010 positive).
Players praise the game's dark fairy tale atmosphere and Nordic folklore. [1][2][3] The music and narrator are widely acclaimed as standout features. [4][5][6] Some reviewers criticize the gameplay as mediocre or frustrating. [7][8][9]
Liked
Representative posts
- [8]
First of all, compliments to the artists and musicians, the game's video and audio are excellent. The story is adequate. The gameplay is why I would not recommend this. If you enjoy the walking simulator genre, you might be okay with this, but you'll probably be frustrated by the boss battles. Conversely, if you're someone who enjoys frustrating boss battles, you'll probably be frustrated by all the tedious walking. …
- [1]
this game gets norway's stamp of approval. its an amazing representation of scandinavian folklore. visuals and graphics are also gorgeous.
- [2]
A dark yet wonderful fairy tale. This is quite a rare experience that immediately resonated with me, especially thanks to its storytelling. The story is narrated by a storyteller who quickly immerses us in an atmosphere reminiscent of old fairy tales and legends, creating a strong sense of nostalgia. Visually, the game offers a rather unique style. The environments sometimes feel like a mix of 3D elements placed …
- [3]
This was a game I had found through a Steam Next Fest, and I was excited. To me, this felt like a Little Nightmares meets Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons mashup, which I enjoyed immensely while playing. You play as Olle, a young boy going to rescue his sister after she gets kidnapped. The entire game feels like it's right out of a fairytale, and it really is. Most of the creatures are from Nordic fables, and it really …
- [4]
S Tier Music. A Tier Visuals. B Tier Gameplay. Rating: 7.5/10 The trailer gives it away what to expect. Game world and characters are very well designed. Little Nightmares type. What the trailer doesn't tell you is the S tier song it uses to make moments impactful and worth remembering. Song soo good it made me play! Just hear it yourself <3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZQVmgcx3EE Game might seem childish, but …
Summarised from 34 of the 323 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
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Bramble: The Mountain King sits at 86% positive across 280 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Bramble: The Mountain King received positive reviews on Metacritic. Although PC Gamer highly praised the game's atmosphere and said it had the potential to be an "instant classic", they criticized what they felt was "archaic puzzle design" for ruining the experience. Shacknews called it "as gorgeous as it is horrifying" and recommended it to fans of horror games. Nintendo Life recommended against the Switch version due to performance problems during their review, but they reported that an upcoming patch promised to address this. In the meantime, they recommended playing the game on more powerful systems. GamesRadar said it has enough jump scares and gore to satisfy horror fans, but there is…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 388 · most liked firstScreenshots from BRAMBLE. A game that’s a book. Bramble: Birth of The Amalgamoids is still available from @hollowpress.bsky.social Grab a hardcover copy while supplies last link below 🧌🪱☠️🩻👽
neutral · AI labelView post →[1/2] Some of you might recognise the procedural animation we did in our last game - Rusted Moss. We are using the same techniques for Iron Bramble. This time, with dress physics! #indiedev #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →Our metroidvania has been getting a lot of comparisons to RWBY due to gun recoil being a central part of combat 😊 We've got: -Rocket jumping -Bunny hopping -Pretty dresses (Game is called Iron Bramble!) #indiegame #RWBY
neutral · AI labelView post →If you are looking for indie recommendations: Bramble: The Mountain King Dungeons of Hinterberg Caravan SandWitch Chants of Sennaar Blossom Tales 1&2 A Highland Song Crypt Custodian Return To Grace Lil Gator Game Crow Country MythWrecked Foreclosed Viewfinder Nine Sols Lunistice Blacktail Toem Neva
neutral · AI labelView post →The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May includes: 🛸 Star Wars Outlaws 🐎 Red Dead Redemption 2 🌲 Bramble: The Mountain King 🕯️ The Thaumaturge …and more. The full lineup play.st/4dE6MYe
neutral · AI labelView post →New PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games are available starting today: ⚬ Star Wars Outlaws ⚬ Red Dead Redemption 2 ⚬ Bramble: The Mountain King ⚬ The Thaumaturge Full details: play.st/49ZCih5
neutral · AI labelView post →A joint commission @alloart.bsky.social and I received from the lovely @gatoiberico.bsky.social featuring characters from our Bramble game. On a "Not Date", the star druid Ophiuchus watches a meteor shower with the ratfolk Toby, sharing stories from his colony and getting to know each other.
neutral · AI labelView post →New teaser! Drawn to resemble a pixel art visual novel, Transported to Another World by @mabit.bsky.social follows Albus as he falls into a Medieval fantasy world as part of a game. But when he meets Bramble the innkeeper, he's eager to advance the story... www.kickstarter.com/projects/bew...
neutral · AI labelView post →Someone mentioned the speedrun potential of our game (Iron Bramble) was insane. This clip isn't really a speedrun clip but as we develop the game, we do have a lot of fun just zooming through passages haha. Please wishlist Iron Bramble on Steam so you know when we release! #indiegame #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Dev tool we made. Changing a room's lighting in-game. Has made designing rooms in Iron Bramble a lot of fun cause of how much control you have. #indiedev #gamemaker
neutral · AI labelView post →Been working on a game that has something the more advanced platformer/metroidvania players might appreciate. Give Iron Bramble a wishlist on Steam! #indiedev #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →4 small details one might miss when playing our game. The kind of things not related to gameplay but we had fun adding them :D Can't wait to add more! 🪻Wishlist Iron Bramble on Steam🪻 #indiedev #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →New teaser! Drawn to resemble a pixel art visual novel, Transported to Another World by @mabit.bsky.social follows Albus as he falls into a Medieval fantasy world as part of a game. But when he meets Bramble the innkeeper, he's eager to advance the story... www.kickstarter.com/projects/bew...
neutral · AI labelView post →For folks who haven't met me - hi! I'm the game designer and developer behind the Meteorfall series, currently working on Bramble Royale -releasing early 2025 on Steam. store.steampowered.com/app/2372950/...
neutral · AI labelView post →First of all, compliments to the artists and musicians, the game's video and audio are excellent. The story is adequate. The gameplay is why I would not recommend this. If you enjoy the walking simulator genre, you might be okay with this, but you'll probably be frustrated by the boss battles. Conversely, if you're someone who enjoys frustrating boss battles, you'll probably be frustrated by all the tedious walking. It's actually even *less* interesting than the typical walking simulator…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Drawn to resemble a pixel art visual novel, Transported to Another World by @mabit.bsky.social follows Albus as he falls into a Medieval fantasy world as part of a game. But when he meets Bramble the innkeeper, he's eager to advance the story... #fairgame2026film www.kickstarter.com/projects/bew...
neutral · AI labelView post →My team and I put together a little re-introduction from my favorite character in my upcoming game, "Hey Stranger! I Dare You to Love Me!" Meet Bramble!! 💕
neutral · AI labelView post →[🔴LIVE] It’s the time for forest monsters, come join me my bunnos as I move onto next game Bramble: The Mountain King 🙂 m.twitch.tv/frumpyfern/h...
neutral · AI labelView post →Bluesky. I wanna add more spooky indiegames on my wishlist on PS5. Hit me with your favorites. I've played and loved Bramble: The Mountain King and Little Nightmares. Currently playing the second Little Nightmares game. 🙏🙌🫶
positive · AI labelView post →A few hours in and all I can say is Bramble is a gorgeous game! Beautiful and eerily sinister at the same time. Serene yet fraught with danger. It’s a vibes game. I’m in love #Bramble
positive · AI labelView post →Our metroidvania's demo has been out for a month and seeing how it has been received has made me really happy! (99% positive!)🥹 Thank you all for the support and feedback. It makes me feel really encouraged as we continue work on the full game. Give Iron Bramble a wishlist on Steam!
positive · AI labelView post →Game released in 2023. Multiple people reported the bug (black screen) that occurred after around 70% of the game making any progress impossible. Bug still not fixed in 2026. I tried multiple Proton versions on PC, none of them worked. I had to watch walkthrough to see how game ends. Overall, even if this bug wasn't present, game was a disappointment. Developers obviously don't care about it. I regret believing the positive reviews...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Okay! It's a little belated, but this is a Bday gift for @m4n3ctr1c.bsky.social of their bard they play in Bramble (the game that I run!) - Raonaid! She is absolutely adorable, and will make friends with everyone. And I mean *everyone*. Including the bad guys.
neutral · AI labelView post →Starting Bramble. Not sure what to expect but i'm curious. Got this game gifted over the holidays so let's see whats up 👀
neutral · AI labelView post →Here's some pics from stream! I drew up some NPCs from the Bramble: Shadowfall group (the voice game) Ferret is Ida Wormwood, train conductor of the Dawngulch-Scorchfalls train. Currently being held hostage by bandits. Mouse is Pennie Barton, daughter of a general store owner. Also Vlad's crush??
neutral · AI labelView post →20) Outer Wilds Dark Bramble triggered my thalassophobia so much it made me cry when I first played it, and the memory still haunts me ever since. This is not a horror game. Highly recommend checking it out if you don't have motion sickness.
neutral · AI labelView post →#introduction time! Hello! I'm Graham, and I think too hard about things! 😂 I'm making an indie game called Brick & Bramble (ipsquiggle.itch.io/brick-and-br...), and before that I was a lead/designer/developer on Oxygen Not Included and Don't Starve. 🌱 I love to share my process always, so AMA! 📝
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished Bramble: The Mountain King yesterday. Beautiful game with light puzzles and a horror setting. It reminds me of Little nightmares in that aspect. When you play it you'll know what i mean. 8/10
positive · AI labelView post →Go play the Iron Bramble demo. This is sincerely the game I'm most looking forward to right now
positive · AI labelView post →Drawn to resemble a pixel art visual novel, Transported to Another World by @mabit.bsky.social follows Albus as he falls into a Medieval fantasy world as part of a game. But when he meets Bramble the innkeeper, he's eager to advance the story... #fairgame2026film www.kickstarter.com/projects/bew...
neutral · AI labelView post →Binding of Issac Sea of Stars Mouthwashing Superliminal Slay the Spire The Messenger Untitled Goose Game Thank Goodness You're Here Hyper Light Drifter Celeste Spiritfarer Transistor Bramble Sifu Cult of the Lamb Enter the Gungeon Citizen Sleeper War of Mine Before Your Eyes Darkest Dungeon Balatro
neutral · AI labelView post →How the game presents Norse folklore is truly special, from the cute, peaceful moments to the more intense and… darker ones. What this game does perfectly is create ambiance and visuals, the kind of stuff that really makes you feel the emotions in each scene, just as it was meant to be. However, that all changes once you actually play the game, which is yeah... a big problem. I played with a controller. As far as the controls go, you often find yourself struggling with jump/leaping puzzles due…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We would like to remind you that today is the last day of the Lore Game Books Bundle and that few original artwork from Bramble by Luke Baker @spacemacchiato.bsky.social are still available. Don't miss this chance!
neutral · AI labelView post →So, Iron Bramble is an incredible game, haha. I got stuck for a bit and is taking me a good bit getting used to the controls (both on me, lol), but I'm loving it a lot. Beat the demo and now I can't wait to for the full game!
positive · AI labelView post →I did not really enjoy this game. But you might. Let me explain. I didn't like LIMBO, but i did like INSIDE. I think this game shares much of what i disliked about LIMBO, so if you did enjoy LIMBO, then i think you'll probably like this game as well. Unfortunately, i spent most of it wanting to get to the end already. I want to be positive, so let's first talk about what i liked: The story was interesting, and i enjoyed the Nordic folklore references. The music worked well. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While Bramble possesses an undeniable aesthetic allure rooted in Nordic folklore, the experience ultimately falters under the weight of its own mechanical stagnation and inconsistent pacing. It is less a game and more a scripted, linear exhibition of grim imagery that prioritizes shock value over cohesive design. The game rests entirely on a crutch of trial-and-error, particularly ‘boss’ encounters, relying heavily on memorizing scripted patterns through repeated failure. Platforming is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →S Tier Music. A Tier Visuals. B Tier Gameplay. Rating: 7.5/10 The trailer gives it away what to expect. Game world and characters are very well designed. Little Nightmares type. What the trailer doesn't tell you is the S tier song it uses to make moments impactful and worth remembering. Song soo good it made me play! Just hear it yourself <3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZQVmgcx3EE Game might seem childish, but it isn't. It touches some gore concepts that it warns in advance. Story is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TOMORROW 5pm GMT/1pm EDT Ace week continues with another #gamesthataceit stream! Four more demos by aspec devs and/or with ace rep: 🖤🩶🤍💜 Malice in Wonderland Iron Bramble Bloom Control Monsterhearts: Welcome to Drowned Lake 🖤🩶🤍💜 twitch.tv/johnnyrebeck ⬅️
neutral · AI labelView post →this game gets norway's stamp of approval. its an amazing representation of scandinavian folklore. visuals and graphics are also gorgeous.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Welcome to my hoard! I'm Razoriya but friends call me raz~ Dragon Vtuber 🐲 who will eat your head off or give you headpats Part of Blossom & Bramble as a maid for Bramble 🍵 Currently in school for Game art so I am Hiatus til I have some free time!
neutral · AI labelView post →There's a game I played last year, the name of which I now completely forget, which I never actually finished because the final boss was *such* a bitch that I ended up rage quitting. Even set to easy. I'd never been so angry at a game. Watched the ending on YouTube instead. edit: I just remembered, it was [Bramble](https://youtu.be/dFJeRtAueR0). Beautiful game, absolutely bitch hard.
negative · AI labelView post →Hi, I'm Hadassah! I write gothic historical horror, usually supernatural, often w/ child or non-human protags. I can't choose a favourite horror game... Ib, Little Nightmares, ReAnimal, The Witch's House, Fran Bow, Detention, Bramble: The Mountain King, Alice: Madness Returns... 🖤 #HorrorWritersChat
neutral · AI labelView post →'Iron Bramble' the next game from the 'Rusted Moos' devs announced. Launches in 2027 on PC. store.steampowered.com/app/4328820/... youtu.be/lsU7ZU8j8uo
neutral · AI labelView post →Bramble! My goat wizard from a 5e game I'm playing with friends. She is 100% not a hag. Very un suspicious.
neutral · AI labelView post →Tonight’s recording session of a space game we’re sick of is brought to you by a Bramble cocktail #Gaming #Space
neutral · AI labelView post →Bramble flower (detail) Cyanotype on Fabriano Artistico Vinegar development is such a game-changer! Just look at those details 😻 I definitely recommend the book Cyanotype by Christina Z Anderson #cyanotype #brambleflower
neutral · AI labelView post →The Type of Game You Play Once and Remember for the Rest of Your Life Bramble: The Mountain King is hands down one of the best games I’ve played in recent years. The biggest highlight, without question, is the narrator (Nanna Olasdotter Hallberg). Her voice work is on another level.The way she speaks and pronounces every single word literally tinkers with your brain in the best way possible. On top of that, the music is incredible. The soundtrack fits the atmosphere so naturally,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can't believe I had Bramble in my backlog for so long. This game is both beautiful and terrifying!
positive · AI labelView post →Hi all. Sharing my Bramble - The Mountain King's Full Gameplay: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL957yPFpIoy_0khznZRS6uQQlilneF6x-&si=Xp3okAcLyI220hNd Summary: Bramble - The Mountain King is a dark fantasy action-adventure game developed by indie studio Dimfrost and published by Merge Games in 2023. We play as Olle, a young boy who sets out into a sinister world inspired by Nordic Folklore to rescue his sister, Lillemor, after she mysteriously disappears. The journey unfolds across…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am the programmer for our upcoming game Brass & Bramble (store.steampowered.com/app/4039690/...) I'd love to start a dev log and share the madness but I'm curious, what type of insights do people actually enjoy seeing? Would love to hear your thoughts! #indiedev #gamedev #advice #devlog
neutral · AI labelView post →If I were making the music for a game like Iron Bramble || Concept / Fan OST #VGM #ConceptMusic #IndieDev #IronBramble #GameDev
neutral · AI labelView post →Go follow the Iron Bramble account to see all the stuff we've been working on for our next game!
neutral · AI labelView post →I've not finished playing this but for now, it has been one hell of a game. 💜 #bramble 🎮 #IndieGame #folklore 🕹️ #darkfantasy #art
positive · AI labelView post →that game Bramble is tampering in some dark sided stuff
negative · AI labelView post →IT LIVES! @sahoni.bsky.social from Bramble Wolf Games lends his game design expertise as we take a look at the game within the game in Digimon Digital Card Battle. Promos from @themonitortapes.com and @nerdbestfriends.bsky.social playcomics.com/digimon-digi...
neutral · AI labelView post →Iron Bramble New game from the dev of Rusted Moss, looks awesome, grapple-hook focused gameplay
positive · AI labelView post →Schedule is live for the upcoming week! And it's Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve week from my understanding Wings of Theve unlocks on the 28th for Deluxe Edition owners - so we will be playing that on the Wednesday and Friday Additionally we are starting Bramble: The Mountain King for the first time!
neutral · AI labelView post →Atmosphere, visuals, set pieces and immersion is absolutely on point but unfortunately cut short by steep price tag, stale and at times annoying gameplay. The first one or two hours were amazing but after that it starts to drag. About a third of the gameplay is pretty much just a walking simulator, climbing is slow and clunky, the puzzles are basic and just pause the flow of the game and the way to continue ain't always intuitive. The boss fights and story are alright though. I was a fan of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Iron Bramble, a "grapplevania" from the makers of the popular Rusted Moss, have announced an upcoming 2027 release for PC. Not a ton of people played [Rusted Moss](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1772830/Rusted_Moss/?curator_clanid=46118522), but those who have seemed to have really enjoyed it. >Momentum-based platforming built around expressive movement and tight gunplay. Master your elastic grappling hook to explore a vast, cyber-gothic megastructure, where robots piloted by the souls of…
neutral · AI labelView post →I enjoyed Bramble, and I would recommend it but it is definitely a, "Yes, but..." recommendation. For one, you should know what you're getting into. This game is basically an interactive story book in the tune of a Grimms' Fairy Tale. But it's also very nearly a walking-simulator, and I don't mean that in a derogatory sense, but the gameplay elements on display are very very light (some light platforming, stealthing, and a few very basic puzzles). There are a few boss type fights in the game…
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