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Moroi
Developer Violet Saint
Moroi is a grimdark fairytale with an even darker sense of humor. Experience frantic combat, perplexing puzzles, and a twisting narrative anchored by a bizarre cast of characters. Can you break free from eternal madness? From the Steam store page
69 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Jun 27, 2026 · last updated Oct 9, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
64
Fresh
23 positive · 13 negative
95% range 48–78%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 23 | 13 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 7 | 0 | 15 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mixed
24 of 37 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
At a glance
Moroi is a 2025 adventure video game, from Violet Saint.
- 61 people have posted about this game on Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy
- posts span Sep 20, 2023 to Jun 27, 2026
- 64% of 36 Steam reviewers recommend it (their own thumbs)
- Steam reviewers had played a median of 4 h when they wrote
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Moroi sits at 64% positive across 36 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 69 · most liked firstCharacters and atmosphere are very creative and fun, but the combat is unforgiveably janky so far. Moving the gun reticle feels sluggish and unresponsive on PC, it's annoying to have to press a key to swap between melee and ranged every second or two, and the gun never seems to start shooting correctly after you switch from melee. I have a bunch of hours in kill knight and that game is another isometric action title, but the combat is so smooth. Every time you die in kill knight, you know…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To begin with, I really liked the universe and the characters. The art direction is really good most of the time. The game is intriguing and it made me want to go all the way. It's nice to play something original. But... because there's a big BUT! I don't understand how the developers can leave their game in this state months after release! It's simply a disgrace! Music that doesn't start or stops suddenly, clicks in sounds, music loops that are very short at times... Bugs !!!! How is this…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yeah, sadly, no. Really great and amazingly creative setting but the actual gameplay is pretty bad. Not interested to keep going. If you're only in it for the story and experience rather than the gameplay, go for it, but this is clearly not it for me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moroi is a weird game. The world is cool, twisted and horrific with a good story behind it. I enjoyed (for the most part) my 1st play through. That being said Moroi has a few big problems. firstly the controls. They're incredibly janky. Movement, melee & especially ranged is bad. You can easily get hung up on corners or behind opened doors that you cant see because of the sometimes awful camera. Melee feels oddly floaty and you often find yourself attacking in the wrong direction because…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moroi releasd on Steam [demo available].
neutral · AI labelView post →Full Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrMX8Ds1ZLU Gameplay: Good´ Story: Very Good Music: Decent Graphics: Decent PC Requirements: Fast Here I will leave the cat, friends who pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up ／＞ フ | l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿ヽ)__)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Devs you'll hear from include @meghna.bsky.social, writer of #AllWillRise; Alex aka Violet Saint, maker of forthcoming @devolverdigital.com joint #Moroi; the team behind the hyped not-a-chess-game @beyondtheboard.bsky.social; maker of the vibey Vapourwave Pinball @uk-resistant.bsky.social; and more!
neutral · AI labelView post →Really enjoyed my weird and whacky playthrough. Some areas definitely tested my patience, but the randomness of the story and encounters kept me locked in. Had a couple moments where the bosses absolutely wrecked me, but honestly, that just added to the chaos in the best way. Also, more games need ducks with teeth in them. Just saying.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played the demo and a bit of the full game so far. Creepy, weird and intriguing story. Definitely a hidden indie gem you should check out!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Isometric action-adventure game Moroi announced. Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/2518410 #indiegames #steam #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →Damn...I really wanted to like this, and I do, just not enough to suggest it to others. It's stunningly beautiful and rather original, but very linear and becomes quite repetitive quickly due to the overly awful combat-system. The bugs and frequent annoying glitches didn't help either.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If the wizard boss fight is anything to look forward to then this game is trash. I love a hard got to Get Gud at but this is just stupid hard for lack of ideas I guess. There is Hard fun and there is Hard just to be stupid because you cant think of anything better. If you like wasting your time on impossible boss fights game is for you.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moroi is an Interesting Action RPG with Dark Humor and weird Elements, I can say this is a first experience for me for those kinds of games, It kept me hooked for hours because of the dialogues and the way each chapter unfolds. The characters and their dialogues were very nice choices I can say which made me even like it more, because I was attached to the story and wanted to know what's next. There are many secrets and puzzles to be uncovered during your playthrough. The boss fights were…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great atmosphere, crazy characters and interesting puzzles can't make up for the basic combat, control issues and a very buggy experience. Click here for the full review: https://www.qualbert.com/reviews/moroi-review-pc/
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You call this video game, I call this an average day in my life
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →GOOD MORNING BEHRFOLKS! Don't forget! Tonight at 8PM EDT, we shall explore the dark world of Moroi, a very atmospheric horror game made by a solo dev. It's also their first game they made! Thank you again @goodshepherd.games for the opportunity and I wish y'all a nice day #Vsky #Horror
positive · AI labelView post →[Xedra Evolved] Vampirism a timeline. Day 1 I encountered a Moroi within seconds of starting up the game and was infected in combat with it. 1.5 Days from Wan infection, now vampire. Day 2 6PM Day 4 7AM learned first ability Gleaming eyes Day 4 1:30PM learned second ability Revocer stamina Day 6 6:55AM learned third ability Learn from Children of the Night Day 7 8PM reached reddened eyes Day 9 11:45AM VAMPIRE2 stage reached Day 9 12PM First tier 2 power achieved Coagulant weave Coagulant…
neutral · AI labelView post →Moroi is an arcady shoot em up game with some melee combat that takes place in a grotesque world, the gameplay loop consists of solving puzzles, slaying a bunch of enemies in small areas and fighting some bosses, I will list the pros and cons of this game: Pros: - The character design in Moroi is unique in a good way, weird looking grotesque somewhat mutilated characters, I personally loved their design, also the art style for the characters portraits is really good. - The dialogue between…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A+ story and writing. B- gameplay and mechanics. The story was what really kept me playing as well as all the cool characters you encounter.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I feel like this game is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ with me. It's fun, definitely rough around the edges, and simple mechanically, but I sticking with it for the story and world. Definitely worth playing!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story and atmosphere are incredibly creative and kept me hooked from start to finish. There is this constant sense of mystery that I loved. You think you know where the story is going, but then it takes a turn and surprises you. Even after finishing the game, I found myself wanting more of the story. The visuals and level design are amazing, rivaling some quadruple-A games. Every detail feels well though out, and it really adds to the immersive experience. The combat is straightforward,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is unhinged. I love it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#blutoid #indiegames Upcoming Indie game Starvaders April 30 Moroi looks weird as hell 30 Apr Shotgun Cop Man and Freeride May 1 Creature Keeper May and Midnight Walk and Midnight Special and Revenge of the Savage Planet May 8 Chambers and Labyrinth of the Demon King May 12 Monster Train 2 May 21
neutral · AI labelView post →Dropping into the weekend like haha (WISHLIST MOROI. IT'S A GAME ABOUT HOW LIFE IS TORTURE. LOL I KNOW RIGHT) store.steampowered.com/app/2518410/...
positive · AI labelView post →Really fun in a disturbing way. Twisted story, bizarre characters, and plenty of unexpected moments. Combat’s fun but could use more variety and depth. There are a few bugs and some rough spots, but nothing game-breaking. Overall, it's a nice experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moroi is a top-down twin-stick action-adventure game set in a surreal, grimdark world. You play as an amnesiac prisoner navigating the twisted corridors of the Cosmic Engine, a personalized hellscape filled with grotesque creatures and bizarre scenarios. The game blends hack-and-slash combat with puzzle-solving, all wrapped in a darkly comedic narrative inspired by Eastern European folklore. Pros: ✔️ Unique Moments: There were some standout scenes, like the one in the park/forest with mom,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →one of the weirdest games i have ever played...not comparable. I love it!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I hope my review will help the developers promote their game and earn money to fix the existing bugs and shortcomings
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moroi A Romanian folklore inspired, narrative driven puzzle horror game that has you questioning what direction the story is going in! Was developed by a solo developer so make sure you check it out if you are at all interested! Playtime at Review: 5 (Finished) What Stands Out: Narrative/Story/World: I had no clue what this story was going to be about even after playing the original demo. You know from the very start that it is going to be something really unique and kind of twisted based on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tl;dr: I'm barely thumbing this up but it is definitely not for everyone. Pros: + Dripping with artistic style + The story and characters are interesting + The game kind of breaks the 4th wall in a neat way Cons: - I would have preferred either soulslike or action rpg type combat over the bullet hell top down style - Some of the puzzles are just not intuitive at all - You get locked out of areas so if you missed something you're SOL - I encountered major bugs that required multiple…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moroi is one of those games that reminds me why I fell in love with games in the first place. It’s weird, raw, and full of soul. The worldbuilding is just… wild, in the best way. You constantly get the feeling that something deeper is going on, like you're scratching the surface of a dark myth you’re not supposed to fully understand. Yes, it’s rough in spots. The controls can be a bit janky, and the combat is fun but isn’t its strong point. But honestly? I didn’t care. What kept me going was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dark fantasy top-down hack and slash action game Moroi launches on April 30th. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2518410 #indiegames #steam #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →It's really jank and really buggy with no polish at all, but it's pretty charming and unique. The combat's not great but it's functional enough and not really what you're here for anyway. Play it on easy or normal and sink into the weird ass story and atmosphere like a rock in molasses.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moroi is a game that rewards down-right STYLING on some ghouls. Grab the demo, slash a ghoul: store.steampowered.com/app/2518410/...
positive · AI labelView post →This is weird psycho trip game. Atmosphere is awesome but really depressing. Mechanics are ok but one time puzzle is dumb. Enjoyed the game, I think. Definitely good for the price.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing hack n slash adventure style puzzle game that is oozing with its own art style. The combat is solid and a lot of fun once you get the hang of it and reminds me of other fast paced top down perspective titles like RUINER or Hatred and even Hotline Miami Series. Then you have this mind trip of a story that unravels before you as you explore and there is plenty of things to miss but essentially will be discovering new locations and backtracking to solve puzzles/challenges etc. all while…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →so far i really like the game , it has some jank here and there but i overall have a good expierence with it i like the story line and the puzzles that comes with it!! you help the mage but the other mages says he is actually a bad person like there is a whole plot twist to the story i did a 1 hour and 10min gameplay video and i can really say i do enjoy the game i will def finish the game and update my review according to the end game as i progress further but def a solid foundation and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a debut title, Violet Saint has done an impressive job of building a world that feels both dark and dismal, but also alive and full of character. Moroi is so much more than just a hack-and-slash, with both mystery and puzzles to solve throughout. The cast of absurd characters and humour keeps things light, even with all the gore, and the action packed combat sequences are bolstered by the pumping soundtrack. Even if you aren’t familiar with Romanian folklore, anyone who enjoys a good…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →➕Playable at New Game Plus➕ 🩸 Moroi – Violet Saint / @goodshepherd.games Dive into frantic combat, perplexing puzzles, and a twisting narrative full of bizarre characters. 🎟️ tickets.games.london | #LGF25 #newgameplus
neutral · AI labelView post →Moroi - a dark hack-and-slash game, set in your own personalised hell - is coming to PC in Early 2025. (Read more: VGC)
neutral · AI labelView post →Some interesting weird characters but the combat system is just plainly gross, and the controls unbearable. Is just unplayable to me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game if you like twisted and weird stories. Two best things about this game is story and level and characters design. Not sure if it's just for me but sometimes like bossfights there were no soundtrack (but weapon and enemy sounds were present). It feels it's indie game not fully polished, there are some typos and combat isn't especially deep. But if you want to experience something fresh and unusual, it's the game for you:))
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moroi wants to be a dark fantasy, hack-and-slash, Souls-like, Metroidvania-esque puzzle game all at once. Because Moroi tries to do so many different things, it consequently doesn’t do any of those things well at all. It's also really janky and full of bugs, gratuitous gore, and very dark humor. Full review: https://web.phenixxgaming.com/2025/09/24/moroi-pc-review/
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really keep trying to give this game a chance, because i really like the concept, the art, the story and the characters. but ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ does the combat really piss me off! I'm just playing through to get to the end at this point. I'll return to this review after I've finished the game with some feedback.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Cosmic Engine Welcomes Us All With The Launch We Have For Moroi https://aggrogamer.com/article/12002/The-Cosmic-Engine-Welcomes-Us-All-With-The-Launch-We-Have-For-Moroi #VideoGames #Moroi #DarkFairytales
neutral · AI labelView post →The release date has been set for the dark adventure #Moroi, as it is coming to #PC this April Details: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/moroi-will-come-to-pc-this-april #news
neutral · AI labelView post →Grimdark Romanian folklore adventure game Moroi launches in April Oh how I love the Romanian countryside on a moonlit night. 😈 #gamer #gaming #videogames #vidyagames #blueskygaming nichegamer.com/moroi-launch...
positive · AI labelView post →there's one game called Moroi im thinking about keep a eye on and it looks promising as hell
positive · AI labelView post →Moroi is a top down "grimdark fairytale" action game that I think fans of old school PC gaming will really enjoy. The demo is just a bit buggy, but I am glad that I played through the whole thing. The world is full of bizarre characters and is setting up a very intriguing story!
neutral · AI labelView post →Moroi has all the signs of becoming a cult classic according to @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social. Check out his preview. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/02/24/m... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
neutral · AI labelView post →A new action game will put its players through hell, as #Moroi has a number of challenges for players to overcome Details: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/get-ready-to-hell-as-moroi-is-revealed-and-beckons-players-in-very-soon #news #pc
neutral · AI labelView post →Game started off a little odd, but that is what its supposed to be. The controls seem find. Left stick moves, right stick points in direction and you attack. You enter rooms and fight waves of enemies coming for you. What I hated the most, they will spawn right on you. So setting up a simple encounter waiting to defend yourself, you get hit from the back because dude spawned. That killed the fun for me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Would have loved to play this game but unfortunately there were some bugs i encountered which made it impossible to progress. The world seems insanely well made and very creative and that was what initially made me interested in this game but the dev seems to have gone MIA.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The most psychedelic game I run on Steam Deck. Controls are a bit stiff. Could be more responsive. I like it though.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →IRL Phas with Perfect Game Bonus 👻 I survived. Saying Moroi - Spirit box, freezing temps (the leader literally had goosebumps), and ghost writing (pendulum - ghost writing feels the closest hahaha). Sound recordings, videos, and pics acquired!
neutral · AI labelView post →Demo 12: Moroi is a top down action puzzle game. Creative design and dark vibes. I did not enjoy the controls or the puzzles much but still the game feels fresh. I could eventually grab it as part of a bundle.
neutral · AI labelView post →I had the pleasure of working on Moroi as a Character Artist & i wish them success with the game🙏 I was responsible for making a bunch of characters and props for the game & now that I have the green light I can share them will all of you! 😁 #Moroi youtu.be/PeXCOkKuZP0?...
neutral · AI labelView post →Want something different to play? Moroi is an isometric, action-puzzle game with horror elements that manages to do enough things right to warrant a look. mp1st.com/reviews/moro... #Moroi
positive · AI labelView post →I had the chance to play Moroi, a grimdark fantasy game developed by solo developer Alex Stanescu releasing into Early Access on Steam April 30th. Check out some gameplay from this morning! Thanks to @goodshepherd.games for the key. #ad / #gifted www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lwb...
positive · AI labelView post →#Moroi looks so good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6E-jU3Xcj8 #VideoGames #IndieGames
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