2D Western Soulslike “Tombwater” Launches Bone-Chilling Updated Demo; Announces March 31st Launch
Steam Next Fest is here, and Midwest Games and indie developers Max Mraz and Jake Wagner of Moth Atlas are giving a hearty “yeehaw” as they celebrate an updated demo launch for the highly anticipated 2D Western Soulslike, Tombwater, alongside the announcement of its March 31 release date on PC. Inspired by beloved classics like early Legend of Zelda entries and wearing its Bloodborne influence on its sleeve, Tombwater dares you to uncover secrets that the town’s few remaining inhabitants are trying their damndest to keep buried.
Tombwater ain’t for the faint of heart! Those of y’all who muster up the courage can look forward to spending about 20 hours of gameplay, across seven distinct player classes, over 50 firearms and melee weapons, and more than 20 spells, while exploring Tombwater’s extensive map and horrifying monstrosities.
The Tombwater demo will see players dive headfirst into the mouth of madness, fending off sanity-spilling Eldritch monsters and horrifying bosses as they traverse the town looking for their long-lost friend. Echoes of the abandoned silver mines below the cursed ground have reached the surface, gripping anything and everything by the tendrils of madness…and the longer they stay, the deeper they’ll drive themselves into insanity. Pacing and proper use of resources can make or break each battle against the evil spirits — between firearms and melee weapons, there’s an arsenal to choose from, and the right tools in the saddle bag will mean the difference between life and death.
Here are some notable updates included in the new Tombwater demo:
- New Accessibility Options: Designed for those who don’t like the “runback” aspects of soulslikes and prefer a more linear experience, these new options give players control over how difficult they want their descent into madness to be. A small mercy granted in a merciless world.
- Combat Balancing and Updates: Along with improvements to combat balancing, the updated demo also adds new gameplay mechanics like the “stagger” combat mechanic, an added “look ahead” camera option, and new items in the shop.
Tombwater rides into town on March 31 on Windows PC via Steam. Wishlist the game on Steam or try the demo during Next Fest to see if you’ve got the grit needed to journey through a town now gripped in the tendrils of madness.
