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Moon Watch
Developer Jaspel
Bullet heaven, deckbuilding, and strategy – Moon Watch is a wild new mix from the creators of Backpack Hero! Master your tactics, not reflexes: stop time at will, craft a killer deck, stop the horde in their tracks! From the Steam store page
72 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 28, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
63
Fresh
39 positive · 23 negative
95% range 50–74%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 39 | 23 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mixed
40 of 64 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
64% recommend · 39 yes, 22 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 61 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mixed (49 of 77 positive).
Players praise the unique time-stopping mechanic that blends bullet-hell and deckbuilding. [1][2][3] Some reviewers warn the game feels abandoned with no updates since December 2024. [4][5][6] Others find the early access content shallow and repetitive despite a promising concept. [7][8][9]
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- [4]
Promising idea released in EA with typical EA lack of content and balancing, but it hasn't been updated for over half a year and the dev has gone silent. I'm mad I spent 2.2 hours in it, because I would definitely get a refund if I could. tl;dr: Game is DOA, do not buy.
- [6]
The concept is nice, the art is nice, the few things that are in the game are good but it's worth at most 5$ in its current state. The game has been abandoned, absolutely no updates nor communication on it since December 2024. TLDR, Don't waste your time and money on it.
- [1]
Moon Watch, developed by Jaspel and published by Pretty Soon, is an inventive fusion of bullet-hell chaos and deckbuilding strategy that manages to carve out a unique identity in a crowded roguelike landscape. Released in early access in late 2024, the game’s standout feature is its ability to let players stop time at will, a mechanic that dramatically shifts the typical frenetic pace of bullet-hell games into …
- [3]
A clever, more-ish mashup of Vampire Survivors and Superhot, both of which I've played the hell out of -- and it also feels super generous, giving you meaningfully different upgrades multiple times a minute during the instanced stages rather than just between nodes like you might expect from other FTL/Slay the Spire-like overworld progression. Some enemies drop energy refills too, which even gives it a bit of that …
- [2]
Only played three rounds, so will update;but I'm hooked. The concept is exciting: Vampire Survivors, but time stops if you don't move to allow you to actually plan your moves and strategies.
Summarised from 34 of the 72 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 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
64% of the 61 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Moon Watch. The complaint that keeps coming up: game appears abandoned with no updates or communication. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 72 · most liked firstPromising idea released in EA with typical EA lack of content and balancing, but it hasn't been updated for over half a year and the dev has gone silent. I'm mad I spent 2.2 hours in it, because I would definitely get a refund if I could. tl;dr: Game is DOA, do not buy.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game feels abandoned, with no new updates or content in months. Dev also was terrible at maintenance of its previous game, with game-breaking bugs gone unaddressed to this day. Don't spend your money on this
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The concept is nice, the art is nice, the few things that are in the game are good but it's worth at most 5$ in its current state. The game has been abandoned, absolutely no updates nor communication on it since December 2024. TLDR, Don't waste your time and money on it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i checked as much as i can possibly think to check online and there is not a single update posted anywhere. i dont mean a patch to update the game. literally zero communication from jaspel or pretty soon regarding the state of the game, plans, schedule, the team, etc. unprofessional, unacceptable, and straight up disrespectful to those who chose to support the game in any way. poor taste jaspel - Jasper (TheJaspel), Felix (Binary Counter), and Calvin (Gangs Robin). do better.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't really write reviews, but this game is abanadoned, and people deserve to know before they spend their hard earned money. Bless.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its an interesting premise. But the current gameplay is fairly basic and repetitive. Along with that the devs have not updated the game since December. Feels like its abandoned.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access? “8-10 months” bruh
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The gimmick grows a bit stale after a while; I don't think it's that intuitive either. Other Survivor games are much better and as of this review; this game has not been updated since December of 2024.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Obtained the copy from dev because I did KS for their first game, Backpack Heroes. Is this a good game? I guess it's fine. First, as a disclaimer, I'm not a target audience for this since I do not enjoy/play Survivor-likes. I don't find it very entertaining to move around a screen and have stuff kind of happen around you. I would never have gone out of my way to purchase this game as such. The difficulty on normal is kind of wild without any upgrades and it starts you out on that difficulty,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its too bad they abandoned it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good bones, but feels shallow atm. Could be solid eventually if it gets a lot more content. It's a fairly saturated genre, and a lot of good games are 1/3 of the price of this one. Time stop is more than a gimmick, but not enough of a reason to pick this up at this time. Might update the review if devs pull through.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ehhh. It's weird. With one of the classes the game is piss easy, with the others horrendously hard. Pretty samey too. I can't see myself playing this for long.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →19 months without an update.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Currently the game is awkward. I'm not really sure what it is, other than weird and one note. Maybe it will get better later.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unique time-stopping horde-survival game Moon Watch now has a Steam demo
neutral · AI labelView post →The game has some bugs that make certain combos not work, especially with the second and third characters. I really want to play it more, but I don't trust it in its current state. Maybe it will be improved with updates.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recent new indie game favourites I don't think I've posted much about yet: Anomaly Collapse, The Ouroboros King and Moon Watch. All turn-based combat roguelikes, but very different from each other. I am constantly astounded by the depth and breadth there is in this genre.
positive · AI labelView post →i'm sure i'm the only person ever to call this game "a combination of superhot and vampire survivors"
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can't recommend it in it's current state. The idea is pretty good, but two out of three characters are just unfun and balance is all over the place.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute gabage game with terrible design choices. Zero meta progression other than useless additional skill unlocks. Tiny, minuscule environments with way too many mobs spawning resulting in constantly being stuck in a corner. Two out of the three characters are absolutely useless and would need to be reworked. Most skills you unlock are worse than the base skills you start with and your relics barely interact with them. Overall this game is a mix of mechanics that does not work,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moon Watch is a time-stopping horde survival deck-builder from the devs of Backpack Hero https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/moon-watch-is-a-time-stopping-horde-survival-deck-builder-from-the-devs-of-backpack-hero/ #MoonWatch #Linux #PCGaming #IndieGames
neutral · AI labelView post →full playthrough here: https://youtu.be/MnOqinjwolo Overall everything in the game is pretty fun so far it's kinda strange that the nun vampire hunter chick in my opinion is by far the weakest in the game it seems like she has way too many options to get a strong build going in hard mode. It's a shame there's no achievements and I really feel like they need to find a way to add more difficulty with like maybe splash on the ground area of effects or something for bosses at least or like a dash…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ty @aureliaalbright.bsky.social (Coral Island) & @buzzbeak.bsky.social (Borderlands 2) for the raids while I played Next Fest demos: Rift of the Necrodancer, Moon Watch, Last Humble Bee, AI LIMIT, & Coneru! Here is my "collabmate" Coneru cheering me on! We raided @shivagoddess.bsky.social w/SMRPG!
neutral · AI labelView post →It wasn't great to start with, but had potential. Then the devs abandoned it and went dark, so.... no, not recommended.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moon Watch, developed by Jaspel and published by Pretty Soon, is an inventive fusion of bullet-hell chaos and deckbuilding strategy that manages to carve out a unique identity in a crowded roguelike landscape. Released in early access in late 2024, the game’s standout feature is its ability to let players stop time at will, a mechanic that dramatically shifts the typical frenetic pace of bullet-hell games into something far more tactical and deliberate. Instead of simply relying on twitch…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A decent amount of content here, for Early Access. Everything works pretty well so far. Maybe a few balance issues, bu nothing that breaks the game. Reccommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Only played three rounds, so will update;but I'm hooked. The concept is exciting: Vampire Survivors, but time stops if you don't move to allow you to actually plan your moves and strategies.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Saurian Indie Game Showcase #144! 2 fours? LETS PLAY 4 INDIES TODAY! ;3 Moon Watch - @thejaspel1 FUR Squadron Phoenix - @RaptorClawGames Critter Cove - @CritterCoveGame Berserk Boy - @BerserkBoyGame Time: ASAP! Place: twitch.tv/rexstrider #Indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →I have very quickly fallen madly in love with this game!! The combination of action roguelike & strategy that needs to be played almost like a turn-by-turn game is just so mind-blowingly entertaining! Early access is going very well in my opinion, and I cannot wait for more ability cards and character classes to be added. Some new map layouts and level types would be awesome, too!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A clever, more-ish mashup of Vampire Survivors and Superhot, both of which I've played the hell out of -- and it also feels super generous, giving you meaningfully different upgrades multiple times a minute during the instanced stages rather than just between nodes like you might expect from other FTL/Slay the Spire-like overworld progression. Some enemies drop energy refills too, which even gives it a bit of that Doom (2016) compulsion to get in the fray. Recommended!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Take one part survivors game, another part arena shooter, a third part deck builder and throw in Super Hot's "Time only moves when you do" mechanic for good measure. An interesting mix that will hopefully be improved and added to over time. There's a few control mechanics that need ironing out such as the map screen not being 100% navigable with just a gamepad but hey it's early days in early access, that's par for the course really. One to keep an eye on!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Easy to pick up and play. Art style is great. I love that cards can be unlocked in easy mode, and I love that everything only moves when you do. So luxurious to be able to take a breath and plan out moves.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wonderful concept, executed very well by the makers of another great game, Backpack Hero. (If you haven't checked that one out, do so, it's what put them on the map, for good reason) It's a bit bare-bones right now, but still. Fantastic proof-of-concept that is genuinely fun to play. (Highly recommend using controller, mouse+keyboard was a bit stiff) Looking forward to when it's a bit more finished to really pump up the roguelite randomness and keep every run feeling fresh. Definitely worth a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's an interesting genre mix on paper, but too flawed in its current execution for me to see a way to fix things without rebuilding from the ground up. The closest comparison that comes to mind would be Loop Hero which executes a deck builder 'auto battler' quite a lot better, which would be a good place to try again from. The major issue comes from a lack of strategy. The structure takes a lot from typical deck builders like Slay the Spire but doesn't quite meld them right to what it's…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's got a fantastic foundation, it just also has some either incredibly lazy or incredibly quiet Dev team that post no updates nor have they engaged with their Discord Server or community in 4-5 months. Early Access moment.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fun, i enjoy the stop movement pausing mechanic, like SUPERHOT. think vampire survivors but pause and plan.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is game is actually really fun. An interesting twist on twin stick shooter. Time is stopped when you are stopped; much like Super Hot. The rouge-like elements make it so things are interesting every time. The art work is really pretty and the game play is smooth. While you can play with mouse and keyboard, it is strongly suggested to play with controller. Time ONLY moves when you do; and there is no stop and go; you can move slower; and time moves slower. So keep that in mind! While,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cool gameplay loop with an interesting gimmick.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Surprisingly fun Survivor-like with varied builds, nice atmosphere and good tunes with a red light, green light sort of gameplay.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →what a nice innovative and fun game. really like how the relics snowball and later in act 3 you can blast through the hordes :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game Links: MoonWatch DEMO: thejaspel.itch.io/moonwatch FUR Squadron Phoenix DEMO: store.steampowered.com/app/3186310/... Critter Cove DEMO: store.steampowered.com/app/1631470/... Berserk Boy: store.steampowered.com/app/1561340/...
neutral · AI labelView post →✨NEW VIDEO✨ Deep existential thoughts set to an amazing soundtrack! Check out my playthrough of chapter 1 of Moonless Moon! Watch the video: youtu.be/VU6xcb2pckE Thank you to @/neonnoroshi for the game code! As always Likes and Shares are always appreciated! 💜
neutral · AI labelView post →wheeee good ol early access abandonware
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its_ILN is LIVE on Twitch! NEW GAME THURSDAY!!! !sr|!cord|!links|Drops| Playing: Crimson Moon Watch now: https://www.twitch.tv/its_iln #Twitch #itsILN #Live #Gaming
neutral · AI labelView post →A very fun little game that combines vampire survivor mechanics with superhot time movement. Has a few fun synergies. Unfortunately, the game is pretty short, and the devs haven't updated the game in a while. Still, what is already there does make a nice, fun little game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a ton of fun. I'm hoping that more content will come out of the Early Access process, but even with what we've got, I've really enjoyed it and find myself looping back to it every so often for a run or two.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very iventuive gameplay as expected from the dev of backpack hero. also i really dig the loop hero like theme.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game that is like a mix of brotato & backpack hero!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I adore it. I want the soundtrack.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'll preface this by saying it's in early access. In the state it's currently in, I'm not entirely sure I'd recommend it to everybody, but I'm quite enjoying it. despite the relatively small amount of content currently in the game, there is already some decent replayability. It's also fun mechanically, and the time stop makes for compelling gameplay
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A combo of deckbuilding + bullet hell + rogue like and freezing time is amazing , 10/10 Trusting you after backpack hero was a wise choice. Hope to see more after the early access. Edit 8-10-2025 Sadly the game seems abandoned...shame cause the concept is nice but there is not much to do...huge let down
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moon Watch isn't getting the spotlight it deserves due to the "horde survival" genre being in its twilight days, but it's truly a remarkable and promising game. "Deck building + horde survival that only moves when you move" is just as fun as it sounds, it just needs more eyes on it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This combines strategic deck pulls with the haha funny walking gameplay of Vampire Survivors works in a way that really works for me. So far all the different builds I've played that have been even half successful have all been fun to play. I also like how easy it is to die if you just keep moving without using your deck, which makes the optimal way to play the fun way. A solid base from which to make a solid game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game had potential, but then it was abandoned. Oh well.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Firstly I will say that I got this game for free for supporting another game on Kick starter, that said the game is pretty good. Definitely a harder game for me to play but still makes me want to play it on and off. The controls felt weird to me, but I have to input on how to make them better. Its a fun pick up and play for a bit type game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Definitly an interesting concept. Perfect for anyone that might have trouble with reaction time or having to take spntaneous breaks in other real time rogue likes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its got the vampires?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really enjoyable spin on the Vampire Survivors formula. At $7.50, super cheap pick up and I can see myself playing quite a bit. Backpack Hero literally created a genre so this developer gets the buy off that alone.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really cool game with a twist on the genre. Discovered it a while ago on itch while being absolutely stoned and fell in love with it. Requires a lot of work though. Right now it lacks content, balance (it's a bit too hard) and overall polishing. Still gonna enjoy it from time to time and hope devs won't abandon it. 7/10, in hopes to be higher with more updates
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game, great for a quick blast. Love the music, art and feel of it. Looking forward to seeing it develop.
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