The Dark Queen of Mortholme — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| The King and the Dark Queen Bundle | 2026-06-01 | My SUBJECTSA new bundle has arrived. Long have tales foretold the coming of not one oppressive ruler, but two! Does the King know the ways of Mortholme? Will he adapt to our Kingdom? Does he love a pastry with his morning tea?Well, we will find out shortly. If you have been waiting for the most regal bundle, the most oppressive of rules, the MOST paranoid of monarchs, today is your day. I like The King is Watching. What’s The Dark Queen of Mortholme?The Dark Queen of Mortholme puts you in the role of the final boss. This short, narrative-driven pixel-art game reimagines the end of a classic RPG: face a relentless hero in looping duels where y |
| Mortholme Surprise Weekend Sale (40% off!) | 2026-05-15 | 𝒪𝐹𝐹𝐼𝒞𝐼𝒜𝐿 𝒟𝐸𝒞𝑅𝐸𝐸 𝐹𝑅𝒪𝑀 𝒯𝐻𝐸 𝒟𝒜𝑅𝒦 𝒬𝒰𝐸𝐸𝒩 𝒪𝐹 𝑀𝒪𝑅𝒯𝐻𝒪𝐿𝑀𝐸ℙ𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕚𝕝𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕕𝕒𝕪, 𝕄𝕒𝕪 𝟙𝟝𝕥𝕙, 𝕐𝕖𝕒𝕣 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞 📜 📜 📜 📜 📜 📜 📜 📜 📜 𝕾𝖚𝖇𝖏𝖊𝖈𝖙𝖘These hallowed halls speak to me.They echo with shrieks and cries from Mortholme’s former kings, queens, princes, assassins, and heroes. They themselves seemingly echo through this hallowed throne; they yearn for financial comeuppance. These phantoms claim that a tactful gift is necessary to keep the Kingdom of Mortholme pacified.And thus,Today, tomorrow, and the day after — the chronicle of my dark tale, The Dark Queen of Mortholme, will such be |
| Get 50% off for Steam Spring Sale! | 2026-03-19 | ATTENTIONRESIDENTS OF MORTHOLMEThe Dark Queen of Mortholme is 50% off for Steam's silly little spring sale. Spread the news, or be banished from the realm! I demand it. - Your Darkest of Queens |
| Have you checked out Sunlight Blade’s video on The Dark Queen of Mortholme yet? | 2026-03-14 | Every now and then, a YouTube video comes along that just really hits the nail on the head when it comes to what The Dark Queen of Mortholme is going for. I hate to speak for the Queen herself, but...I think Sunlight really nailed it with this one! Give it a watch when you have a minute, our most loyal legions of Mortholme! |
| Our first published 3D platformer, Mr. Sleepy Man, is out NOW! | 2026-03-10 | So....uhh, we've been working on publishing a 3D platformer! After six years of solo development, we're excited to announce that Mr. Sleepy Man, a focused-sandbox, irreverent 3D platformer, launches today on Steam with a 15% discount. Go give it a play and let us know what you think! Let's be friends!Monster Theater: https://monstertheater.carrd.co/Devin Santi Links: https://linktr.ee/devinsantiContact Twitter: https://x.com/monstertheaterxEmail: contact@monstertheater.games |
| The Dark Queen of Mortholme Steam Trading Cards and Badges out now! | 2026-02-02 | To My Devoted Underlings… Your Queen has graced you with some exciting news. Steam trading cards are now available for The Dark Queen of Mortholme. Go forth and start collecting to complete the full set. If you’ve already played the game, you may already have a couple to kickstart your collection!If you want to stay up to date on future news surrounding the world of Mortholme, make sure to join our Discord server. About Steam Trading Cards: https://steamcommunity.com/tradingcards/Never stop speaking highly of your Dark Queen…or else. |
| You should check out Skijoring | 2026-01-12 | Subjects...no, my DISCIPLES!The Dark Queen has graced you with a peek into another world, I advise you to wrap up warm and investigate to see if there’s any power to be gained there…Cough *ahem*We wanted to share the news that the Monster Theater team is joining forces with developer Evil Evil to publish the soon-to-be viral coop ski game Skijoring in 2026!Crash into your friends in Skijoring, the unhinged sport of push and pull! Get wild airtime, screen-peek to survive, and embrace co-op chaos in the world’s first, best, and only arcade skijorerExecute stylish moves to impress the crowd. Flip and grind as the Skier, drift and boost as the Sn |
| The Dark Queen of Mortholme is currently 50% off for the Steam Winter Sale! | 2025-12-18 | Subjects... No, my DISCIPLES! The Dark Queen of Mortholme is currently 50% off for the Steam Winter Sale!Now's your chance to take your first steps into the world of Mortholme if you haven't already. Our feathered friends in Atomic Owl also have a discount going right now, so go show them some love as well.Friendly reminder that there is actually a Mortholme x Atomic Owl bundle live right now that you can get your grubby little talons on: Pledge yourself to the Dark Queen today! |
| Vote for The Dark Queen of Mortholme in The Steam Awards! | 2025-11-26 | My loyal subjects...! No...my servants! It's that time of year again. I call upon you to vote for me, your everlasting lugubriousness, at The Steam Awards.Below are the top categories where you can cast my name, but not as a spell, as a token of your service...to me! Best Game on Steam Deck Award Outstanding Visual Style AwardOutstanding Story-Rich Game AwardYou may do me the honor of voting here: https://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/nominations/2025 Every vote counts, and you never know what fate may fall to those who do not cooperate...On a serious note from the development team, thank you to everyone who has played the game throughou |
| The Dark Queen of Mortholme has been nominated at the 2025 Indie Game Awards! | 2025-11-18 | Subjects... No, DISCIPLES! The Dark Queen of Mortholme has been nominated for 2025's Best Bite-Sized Game at the Indie Game Awards hosted by SixOneIndie! 👏 Nothing to do here in terms of voting, but let’s all please collectively cross our fingers that Mortholme takes it home.To learn more, please check out the official awards website: https://lnkd.in/gqPk45ia |
| The Dark Queen gets Native Linux Support | 2025-10-22 | CITIZENS OF MORTHOLMEIn my quest for complete GAMES STOREFRONT SATURATION, I am now informing you that you can gaze upon my spectral form on not only Windows, but Linux. I am told that you are looking forward to seeing my powers on display on Mac. That is coming.For now, however, please enjoy the Linux build. |
| Lords of Ravage x The Dark Queen of Mortholme | 2025-10-20 | FINAL BOSSES UNITE, We've partnered up with Synthetic Domain to bring two sinister rulers under one shadowy bundle.Presenting the "Rule the Realm" bundle, the ultimate pack for lovers of castles and blades -- a 'complete the set' bundle where you can get 10% off both games!Get it below! |
| Now Streaming: Nova + The Dark Queen of Mortholme | 2025-10-09 | Nova, our favorite indie girl, is here and playing...The Dark Queen of Mortholme! Tune into the stream here, and if you like what Nova is all about, why not give her a follow below?Twitch ChannelInstagraminstagram.com/bossvnovaTikToktiktok.com/@bossvnovaDiscord Serverdiscord.gg/bossanova |
| 🦇 The Dark Queen of Mortholme joins the Steam Autumn Sale 🦇 | 2025-10-02 | "My Queen… a creature threatens the castle!" "I cannot be bothered. The leaves are turning their autumn colors…"Citizens of Mortholme,The weather is immaculate, the vibes unmatched.Our Dark Queen’s emotional journey, The Dark Queen of Mortholme, is now less than $4.00, at a rather villainous 40% off. Seize the moment, and pledge yourself to the Dark Queen!Our other game, Atomic Owl, is also on sale at half off! Maybe give that a peek if you like! |
| Cabernet x The Dark Queen of Mortholme | 2025-09-17 | Servants of Mortholme, Monster Theater has partnered with Akupara Games and Party for Introverts to bring two macabre rulers under one shadowy sovereign collection. Bats, spires, and fangs galore!Presenting "Dark Queens", the ultimate bundle for your gothy gorl fix -- a 'complete the set' bundle where you can get 10% off both games if you purchase them in the bundle. MATH!Get it below!I like Cabernet. What’s The Dark Queen of Mortholme?The Dark Queen of Mortholme puts you in the role of the final boss. This short, narrative-driven pixel-art game reimagines the end of a classic RPG: face a relentless hero in looping duels where your choices sh |
| Pre-Order the Extremely Limited Dark Queen of Mortholme Shirt | 2025-08-25 | Mournful day, citizens of Mortholme. We've heard your cries. Your outrage at our lack of...fabric. Your yearning for Mortholmian dress. It has arrived (in limited quantities) We've partnered with indie/local solo artist and clothier, Santiago Venegas, in developing a one-time run of The Dark Queen of Mortholme T-Shirt. Santiago is a long-time friend of Monster Theater, and travels all across the United States sharing his work from games and anime. We hope you enjoy this first-time collaboration between Monster Theater and Santiago's clothing brand! Pre-Order the Limited Press HereWe will also be doing a giveaway on the Monster Theater Discord |
| The Dark Queen of Mortholme is Steam Deck Verified!✅ | 2025-08-19 | ATTENTION, CITIZENS OF MORTHOLME!After many perilous tests that endangered MANY of my servants, I'm surprisingly delighted to announce that the game featuring me, 'The Dark Queen of Mortholme', is now fully verified for Steam Deck. Please clap, or else! Is it not glorious?Now you may unleash my wrath, crush the so-called Hero, and revel in conquest...wherever you may travel.With eternal dominion, The Dark Queen of Mortholme |
| OFFICIAL DECREE FROM THE EMPRESS EVERLASTING | 2025-08-15 | Official Decree from the Empress EverlastingA so-called “hero” has made themselves...known. They seek to breach my halls, to defile the sanctity of my throne room, and to bring an end to the age of my reign. You will not allow it. You will bar their passage at every gate, shadow them in every corridor, stamp out their bonfires.Let this be known throughout Mortholme. Return them to the soil. Break their spirit. And should they rise again… break them once more. Thus speaks the Empress Everlasting.The Dark Queen of Mortholme is out now.𝕷𝖊𝖆𝖛𝖊 𝖆 𝖗𝖊𝖛𝖎𝖊𝖜 𝖔𝖓 𝕾𝖙𝖊𝖆𝖒, 𝖔𝖗 𝖋𝖆𝖈𝖊 𝖇𝖆𝖓𝖎𝖘𝖍𝖒𝖊𝖓𝖙 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖑𝖒. |
| In 2 days, the Dark Queen hits Steam! | 2025-08-13 | Citizens and Soldiers of the Mortholme Realm, It is I, your Queen. It is...nearly time....this so-called "hero" that stalks the land, slays our peasantry for experience points, resting at OUR bonfires?NO MORE!Cry afoul and set forth, great demonic soldiers of Mortholme. Use your blades, teeth, gnaw, and gnash at this weak little hero -- for if they come to MY throne room, then they will certainly meet death, but so will YOU!For too long, the Dark Queen of Mortholme has been unavailable on Steam. On Friday, August 15th, that changes. |
| Atomic Owl is OUT NOW! | 2025-08-01 | It is TIME, Bladewings! After three years in development, Atomic Owl is available now. You can add it to your Steam libraries, tell your friends about it, review it, unlock Steam achievements, or even speedrun the game!! Experience a challenging platforming and combat experience where you must learn the world of Atomic Owl to progress. Hack and slash through hordes of Tengu using multiple avian weapons, equip devastating power-ups called Wing Remnants, and fly through a variety of challenging platforming levels in a rogue-lite made for the SNES era. Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/Kj2wfmY7r3 Follow us here: https://monstertheater.ca |