- Party-Based RPG Fest + Steam Autumn Sale 2026 - 11 September 2026
The Steam Party-Based RPG Fest 2026 runs from September 14 to September 21, celebrating games featuring multiple independent characters in a single party. We're happy to announce that Whispers in the Moss will join the Fest with a 80% discount! Orion, Veda, Berín form the key party in the game. Their interaction and personalities play key part in how the game's story and world unfolds to the player, and their unique skills and traits learned along the way give tactical depth to the classic turn-based battle system of Whispers in the Moss.Do check out the Fest if party-based RPGs are your thing, as there will be surely be tons of other interesting titles to discover, as well.The discount season continues to the Steam Autumn Sale 2026 (October 1 to October 8) with another 80 % discount for Whispers in the Moss.If you decide to pick up the game or if you're a returning player, we're very e…
- Whispers in the Moss – 80% Off During the Steam Summer Sale - 25 June 2026
The Steam Summer Sale starts on June 25, and Whispers in the Moss will be 80% off during the event.If you decide to pick up the game, I'd love to hear your feedback!The game has now been out for over two years, and it has been amazing to see people still discovering this strange little project: a full-scale JRPG presented entirely with text-mode graphics and coded in QBASIC.If you're interested in a small retrospective about the development and release of the game, check it out on Reddit (click here!).Interested in checking out some streams before a purchase? For some fresh 2026 streams, check out the following:LightWraithLive on YouTube (click here!)DC Lasair's Stream on YouTube (click here!)Gold-Plated Games Indie Variety Night on YouTube (click here!)MK Cyborg's Stream on YouTube (click here!)Dystortion's Stream on Twitch (click here!)What To Play Next on YouTube (click here!)reika_t…
- From the developer: my next game can now be wishlisted on Steam - 13 April 2026
First of all, a huge thank you to the 322 people who picked up Whispers in the Moss during the Steam Spring Sale. I’m honestly blown away by that support. I'd love to hear your feedback in one form or another, so don't hesitate dropping me a comment or any other forms of feedback.While Whispers in the Moss remains my first big solo release, I’ve also been working on a very different new project.My next game is FC Mafioso: Football Dynasty Manager, a text-based football management game built around procedural storytelling, derby drama, weekly scenarios, and a shady mafia twist. I've been developing the game on-and-off from 2012, and a playable prototype has been available on Itch for years. Now I've decided to give it a massive upgrade and release it on Steam in Q4/2026.If that sounds like your kind of weird indie game, I’d really appreciate it if you took a look and wishlisted it on Ste…
- Shortlisted for Anifilm's International Competition of Computer Games - 6 May 2025
We're excited to announce that Whispers in the Moss has been shortlisted for the International Competition of Computer Games at Anifilm, the International Festival of Animated Films, held in Liberec, Czech Republic from May 6–11, 2025. We're honored to be featured alongside outstanding titles like SKALD: Against the Black Priory, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, and many more. Check out the full list of selected games here: https://www.anifilm.cz/en/selected-computer-games. If you're in the Czech Republic, don’t miss the chance to experience the festival in person! "The International Festival of Animated Films Anifilm in Liberec is one of the biggest showcases of its kind in Europe. In its nearly 25 years of history, it has gained popularity among professionals and the public." https://www.anifilm.cz/en
- Whispers in the Moss Shortlisted as Best Retro RPG of 2024 by PPG! - 4 December 2024
I'm happy to share that Whispers in the Moss has been shortlisted as one of the Best Retro RPGs of 2024 by Press Play Gaming! This recognition is part of PPG's extensive Game of the Year 2024 coverage. The nomination places Whispers in the Moss alongside incredible titles like Temple of Aeryn, Gnomes and Knights, and the winner, SKALD: Against the Black Priory. You can check out the full coverage here: PPG Game of the Year 2024 - Best Retro RPGs. Thank you all for your support—it’s an honor to be recognized alongside such amazing games! Best regards, – Tapio
- Whispers in the Moss Rated 90/100 by Finland's Leading Gaming Magazine - 11 October 2024
I'm excited to share that Whispers in the Moss has been awarded a great 90/100 rating by Finland's top gaming magazine, Pelit, in their October issue, along with the prestigious "Pelit Recommends" stamp! The thorough two-page review highlights the game as a classic RPG adventure crafted with care, skill, and attention to detail. Pelit praised the unique visual style and polished systems, adding that "the story is not that bad either." The game's soundtrack was highlighted as a particular "crown jewel". Overall, Whispers in the Moss is said to set a new bar in terms of ambition for games with this kind of retro aesthetic. Additionally, the game was also featured in two other Finnish magazines, Pelaaja and Skrolli, in their September issues. Always a pleasure to witness some textmode art in a print magazine, so if you're in Finland, be sure to grab a copy of each! Best regards, – Tapio
- Update Notes (Update 1.21, August 20, 2024) - 20 August 2024
Map fixes: Ulgum and Armand areas fixed. Counter Attack bug fixed: Prevented dead enemies from reappearing to counterattack. Renamed 'focused' physical attack for clarity and updated the description. Fixed a bug with the Hunt Quest availability texts in the World Map. CLEANSE spell now also removes SLOW status. Additional magic spell balancing. Script and dialogue updates. Enemy balancing adjustments. Updated pricing on select stuff.
- Big 1.2 Update Now Live! - 18 August 2024
Hello everybody! Whispers in the Moss has just received its biggest update yet. The 1.2 update provides some new oft-requested features as well as tons of smaller tweaks and fixes. The game's demo version has also been updated, and it's now running on the same 1.2 build. Some highlights of the 1.2 Update include: New 'Defend' battle skill added Hunt Locations are now available in the World Map New Items/Eqp tab in the menu allows you to see all your equipment-type items. Burgand Falls area was expanded A new fancy mini-game added to the Colosseum For full patch notes, check below. Best regards, – Tapio Update Notes (Update 1.2, August 18, 2024) BATTLE New 'Defend' Mechanic: Added a 'Defend' skill with a new sound effect. Defending blocks 50% of physical damage until the character's next turn. A defending character gains Willpower and takes their next turn slightly faster. Veda's New Abi…
- Update Notes (Update 1.17, August 13, 2024) - 13 August 2024
New Game+ enhancements: Most magic spells and skills will now also carry over to the new save when entering New Game+ mode. Several UI fixes Enemy balancing New Side Quest information added Dialogue fixes
- Update Notes (Update 1.16, August 7, 2024) - 7 August 2024
Hunt locations will now be visible in the menu after a certain story point Numerous typos corrected Various dialogue improvements and fixes Multiple maps updated and fixed Several UI/menu visual bugs addressed Fixed a bug affecting the spawning mechanic of the rare monster Silvanus Rebalanced several enemies Rebalanced multiple endgame bosses Adjusted some sound effects Fixed a chest location bug in the Drysthaldrak Caverns
- Check Out the Developer Let's Play Video Series - 1 August 2024
Hi people! Whispers in the Moss has now received two updates, and a smaller third update is in the works. It will include lots of smaller fixes and some enemy balancing. Meanwhile, if you're interested in learning more about the game's secrets, I recommend checking out the new Developer Let's Play video series, in which I, Tapio of Uncultured Games, play through the game. There are currently 12 parts, each lasting about an hour. We're pretty far into the game at this point, but not quite at the end yet, so expect several more parts. The videos are available here on the game's Steam Community as well as our YouTube channel. Thanks for all the feedback, keep it coming! – Tapio
- Update 1.15 is here! – Check the patch notes - 23 July 2024
Hello world! Whispers in the Moss has just received its second update. The 1.15 update brings forth various adjustments requested by the community, as well as bug fixes. Read below for the full patch notes. Update 1.15 / Patch notes * Increased success rate for Veda's Capture skill * Increased success rate for Orion's Steal skill * Slightly increased gold accumulation from battles, stealing, and chests * Increased likelihood of encountering rare fish in the fishing mini-game * Adjusted stats and attacks of certain enemies * Fixed bestiary index number bug (index number shown at the end of battle now matches the number in the bestiary) * Various text and script fixes * Fixed warp bugs on a few maps * Fixed a critical endgame bug that occasionally caused the game to identify regular battles as specific boss battles * Added support for the A/D keys during battles, allowing players to brows…
- Whispers in the Moss / 1.15 Update patch notes - 23 July 2024
* Increased success rate for Veda's Capture skill * Increased success rate for Orion's Steal skill * Slightly increased gold accumulation from battles, stealing, and chests * Increased likelihood of encountering rare fish in the fishing mini-game * Adjusted stats and attacks of certain enemies * Fixed bestiary index number bug (index number shown at the end of battle now matches the number in the bestiary) * Various text and script fixes * Fixed warp bugs on a few maps * Fixed a critical endgame bug that occasionally caused the game to identify regular battles as specific boss battles * Added support for the A/D keys during battles, allowing players to browse commands in both directions (can be used instead of TAB) * Various other smaller fixes
- July Sale is Here + Update 1.1 Released! - 4 July 2024
Dear community! Whispers in the Moss has entered a two-week July sales campaign. We've also released the 1.1 update, so what better time to pick up the game than now! The 1.1 update will provide many important tweaks to improve the game experience further. For a full update log, check below. While the game has received excellent feedback, I've been diligently taking notes on all the criticism, suggestions, and ideas too. By far, the thing that has received the most mentions in this regard is the UI and especially the clunky saving. The update provides an important fix with a Quick Save feature, quickly available as you step on any Save Crystal. Another wish I've heard from many players regards the bestiary, and how it should be accessible in-game too. This turned out very challenging to implement since I had coded the bestiary system in a way that was not compatible with this idea. It t…
- Whispers in the Moss / 1.1 Update (July 3, 2024) - 3 July 2024
Dear Whispers in the Moss community! I'm happy to announce the 1.1 update, which will provide many important tweaks to improve the game experience further. For a full update log, check below. While the game has received excellent feedback, I've been diligently taking notes on all the criticism, suggestions, and ideas too. By far, the thing that has received the most mentions in this regard is the UI and especially the clunky saving. The update provides an important fix with a Quick Save feature, quickly available as you step on any Save Crystal. Another wish I've heard from many players regards the bestiary, and how it should be accessible in-game too. This turned out very challenging to implement since I had coded the bestiary system in a way that was not compatible with this idea. It took me a pretty long time, but I'm happy to announce that I did manage to squeeze it in eventually. T…
- Two Weeks In: Celebrating the Positive Reception of Whispers in the Moss - 14 June 2024
Whispers in the Moss has been out for two weeks, and I want to thank everyone for the warm reception the game has been getting. The reviews and coverage continue to be overwhelmingly positive, so the niche is definitely real—now I just need to locate all the lost sheep. Say "baa" if you're one of them! The Steam reviews currently boast an incredible 100% recommendation rate, which comes from 13 reviews, 8 of which are from customers. The game has also been reviewed by 22 Steam curators, with 17 of them recommending the game. The 3 informational reviews are also very positive in tone. Another metric that I'm very happy about is the "Units Returned" metric on Steam, which stands at just 1%. In addition, Whispers in the Moss has been covered by many websites, media outlets, and blogs, plus a couple of YouTube/Twitch streamers. Practically all of the coverage has been positive. I've listed…
- "This game is an absolute gem" – Thanks for the awesome reviews! - 5 June 2024
Now that Whispers in the Moss has been out for a few days, I want to take a moment to thank everyone for the fantastic reception! Releasing a game with such eccentric aesthetics in 2024 was a bit of a gamble, but based on your reviews, I'm thrilled to see how warmly the style has been received. Your positive feedback on the gameplay is particularly gratifying, as it was a major focus during the latter stages of development. I've compiled some of my favorite quotes from your reviews so far. We still need more reviews, so I hope everyone who picks up the game can take a moment to share their thoughts too. "My first thoughts immediately point to the Dwarf Fortress intro but as a full game. A huge point of the charm is exploring this text art world. ... An excellent accompanying soundtrack as well." (Steam Review / Healthycheekums) "This game is an absolute gem - the ANSI interface is well…
- After 12 years of development, Whispers in the Moss is here! - 31 May 2024
Note! If you picked up the game, then it would mean a lot to me if you could take a moment to drop a review as well. The reviews are very important to the Steam algorithm. ** After twelve long years, I have fulfilled a childhood dream and released my own JRPG. Twelve years is a long time to work on one project, way too long, and if I started today, I’d do many things differently. Still, I’ve given this game everything I’ve got. Even when I consider the things I could’ve done better, I’m extremely happy with the end result. Most of all, I’m proud of myself for completing something so herculean. Now it’s time to sit back and be happy, perhaps take a sip of that dwarvenale, and look towards the moon. As for the rest of you, go play Whispers in the Moss, now! ːsteamthumbsupː – Tapio / Uncultured Games PS. The game's soundtrack is coming to Steam soon, so stay tuned!
- Whispers in the Moss is released tomorrow! Check out the game's official manual! - 30 May 2024
Woo-hoo, less than a day until Whispers in the Moss hits Steam! The game has been getting very favorable reviews from Steam Curators, with about 10 curators recommending it already. Nice! To help players learn the ropes, we have created a 25-page manual for the game. It includes useful sections like "Getting Started," "Terms Explained," and a basic "Main Quest Walkthrough." So, if you feel lost in the game, be sure to check it out. The manual is available on the store page—just click "View the manual." All the best! Tapio
- Whispers in the Moss / Press Roundup - 25 May 2024
Hi! The release of the game is getting closer, and I'm happy to see the wishlist count increase day by day. I decided to collect a few links to articles and other media content on Whispers in the Moss. Rock Paper Shotgun wrote a hilarious (and positive!) review of the game's demo version: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/a-solo-dev-worked-12-years-on-this-retro-jrpg-and-its-out-next-month My favorite RPG site RPGamer posted a news article about the game's upcoming release: https://rpgamer.com/2024/05/whispers-in-the-moss-releasing-end-of-may/ The Lowkey Arcade released an almost 30-minute gameplay video of the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3isCiuZPaY News Geek Japan did a small review on the game, applauding some aspects of it, but not completely appreciating the retro approach. Still, cool to get covered by someone from the O.G. JRPG land! https://newsgeekjp.com/2024/05/16/whi…
