- Tombwater x Blasphemous, Summer Sale & Coming Updates - 25 June 2026
Tombwater Is 25% Off In Steam’s Summer SaleWe're offering a 25% discount on Tombwater through the Summer Sale. If you've been lurking on the outskirts of town, now is the time to catch the train into Tombwater station! Tombwater x Blasphemous Bundle We're so excited to bundle Tombwater with the acclaimed dark Metroidvania Blasphemous! Hack'n slash through Cvstodia in Blasphemous or take on a Wild West town overrun with eldritch horrors in Tombwater.Grab this wild deal here: Game Updates In the WorksWe're working on some updates to roll out soon! Top of our list is class respec options and New Game+. Both will add replayability, flexibility, and a quality of life update to your experience in Tombwater! We keep tabs on all your suggestions and feedback, so please keep it comin'.To stay up to date on what is to come or grab some tips navigating this crusty old town, come chat with us. Join…
- Tombwater is on Sale and got a Big Update! - 14 May 2026
Howdy Gunslingers, It has been an awesome month since we launched Tombwater, with no shortage of Eldritch horrors haunting our screens. We have some exciting updates to share with you today, including our current sale, accolades trailer, a bundle, and a meaningful patch. Tombwater Sale & Hunt The Night BundleIf you have been thinking about checking out Tombwater, we have a 20% off sale from May 14-19th. And, if you can’t get enough of top-down soulslikes set in dark fantasy worlds…we have just launched a bundle with the iconic Hunt the Night & Tombwater, with an additional 20% off. Your Reviews We are overwhelmed with the highly positive fan and media feedback. Tombwater currently has a Metacritic score of 87 and a 92% player score on Steam! We cannot thank you enough for enjoying Tombwater. If you like the game and haven’t yet left a review, please consider doing so as it really helps…
- April 9th, 2026 - Update v1.0.2 - 9 April 2026
Howdy Gunslingers, It's been one week since you all first stepped into the cursed streets of Tombwater, and we've been blown away by the response. We've been reading all your feedback and today we're dropping our first major post-launch update.We’ve squashed some bugs, balanced out a few things on the combat side, and made a few other changes to make your time in Tombwater all the more enjoyable. If you want to share feedback or just talk about the game with fellow gunslingers, come hang out with us in the Tombwater Discord. It's the best place to reach us directly and help shape what comes next.Thanks for playing, and, seriously, try not to drink the water!🤠 Patch Notes BugfixesFixed crash which could occur rarely when using 'homing' spells like Silverbolt and Silverbolt Burst against invisible foesIncreased stability on reading/writing the game's settings file, and added handling for…
- Gunslingers Travel to Tombwater In Record Numbers 🤠 - 8 April 2026
Howdy! We want to thank every player who has ventured into Tombwater since we opened the town gates. It’s so exciting to see you all fighting through the streets, uncovering town secrets, and refusing to let the monsters break you down. Tombwater has been a labor of love, only fulfilled by reading all of the deep player engagement and positive feedback. To those who have left reviews, made videos, shared clips, streamed, posted screenshots, and spread the word, you have our deepest gratitude. For those of you on the fence still, Tombwater is still 20% off until Tuesday, April 14th. We've also got some great bundles with similar games and a Digital Deluxe Edition that includes the dev's art book and killer soundtrack. Need Help? Join The Community ⭐Tombwater can be a lonely and unforgiving place at times, but there are resources to guide you:Official Tombwater Discord - Chat with fellow…
- Play Tombwater Now! - 31 March 2026
March 31st To whomever finds this note,Tombwater is the only town I’ve ever known. My childhood was mostly a good one with days spent running through the sagebrush and catching spiny lizards. But this town is sick now. The silver… the water… the mines… all of it built on top of something that should never have been disturbed. People I love knew that. And they kept digging anyway. Tombwater was made of good folk but, our sanity is crumbling faster than these mines. You can’t even trust your own thoughts.Now, I’m here for good and I’ll die fighting. There’s no other use for a fury like mine. Now, for you? You better ask yourself…why are you still digging deeper?I believe this will be my last account. Yours faithfully,
- Tombwater launches March 31st! - 30 March 2026
Howdy Gunslingers, After years of planning and what feels like a million hours of development, we are elated to launch Tombwater tomorrow, March 31st.This cursed town will take you on a wild ride battling Eldritch horrors in broad daylight and uncovering an inconceivable force ruling from underground. You'll need to keep your head clear, your blade sharp, and your dash fast. Over nearly 25 hours of gameplay, you can expect to encounter:25 gnarly bosses to beat An additional 100 enemy types16 biomes 42 campfires 83 tumbleweeds21 mine carts23 false walls (maybe)56 dart shooters26 ambushes~150 switches Whew, let's see if you can find 'em all! If you haven’t yet, please wishlist the game and come back to play with us tomorrow. Make sure to join our Discord and follow on social as we storm this town. Thank you so much for your support! Sleep well tonight because the madness begins tomorrow.M…
- Tombwater is coming March 31, 2026! - 24 February 2026
Launching March 31, 2026 - Tombwater Officially Welcomes Visitors Howdy Gunslingers, After years of development and one delayed release date, we are thrilled to invite you to our haunted streets on March 31st. Waiting never killed a man, but it damn near tried. Prepare yourself for a wild ride to uncover the truth of this cursed town by battling unforgettable terrors and facing the madness head on. As reported in this morning's Tombwater Gazette:If you haven’t yet, please wishlist the game and try out the updated demo! Also, make sure to join our Discord and follow our social pages to stay updated through launch. We truly appreciate all your support for our game! Stay safe and be wary of the madness.-Tombwater Team
- A New Demo is Here for Tombwater - 16 February 2026
𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕤𝕦𝕞𝕞𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕕, 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕚𝕟𝕧𝕚𝕥𝕖𝕕. 𝕎𝕒𝕣𝕟𝕖𝕕, 𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕖𝕕. 𝕊𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕠𝕝𝕕 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕝 𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕣𝕤 𝕓𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕠𝕚𝕝, 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕞𝕖𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝕟𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕞𝕦𝕕, 𝕓𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕕, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕞𝕒𝕕𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤. 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕡 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙. 𝕋𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕤𝕠𝕗𝕥ly. 𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕪 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘. Gunslingers, We’re proud to bring you an updated demo of Tombwater. If you’ve played before, we invite you to give the new and improved version a try, as there’s some meat to these changes!Demo updates:New Feature: “Stagger” mechanicsWeapons now deal a variable amount of “stagger” points in addition to their other listed effects. Once sufficient “stagger” points have been accumulated onto an enemy, they will enter a “staggered” status effect and become temporarily stunned.New Loadout: The demo now has several additions to the equipment shop, allowin…
- Check out Tearscape - 2D Soulslike & Metroidvania RPG - 2 February 2026
Tearscape Now Available on Steam! One of the great things about indie game dev is the community of talented folks working on their games alongside your own journey. Our friends at NERDS TAKE OVER just launched Tearscape today and we're super excited to dive in. Tearscape is a 2D top-down action-adventure/RPG where you explore a dark, interconnected world full of dungeons and grotesque enemies (we love those) all in a Game Boy Color-inspired look. If you’re into tight combat, discovering hidden paths, and very cool pixel art worlds (for our sake, we really hope you are), Tearscape is definitely one to check out. There’s a demo you can try out, too. If there’s any other games you recommend to our community, let us know in the comments. -The Tombwater Team
- Meet Tombwater’s Player Archetypes - 22 January 2026
Howdy, Partner. So, you’ve come to know about Tombwater, our decaying frontier…how’s about we take a tour of the playable classes? First things first, each class offers distinct stats, equipment, and tactical advantages, shaping everything from combat damage to how players manage health, resources, and risk. The various classes are designed to support a wide range of approaches and give ample opportunity for multiple playthroughs. However, you’re going to get your butt whipped either way.Player Archetypes:Soldier: Built for durability, the Soldier begins with the highest Strength and Life stats, alongside solid Gunslinging ability. Armed with the Dragoon Saber — a unique melee weapon — this class excels in close-quarters combat and rewards aggressive, front-line play. Gunslinger: Designed for precision and firepower, this class starts with the highest Gunslinging stat and a high-damage…
- Wild West soulslike Tombwater unveils full class lineup, from a Red Dead Redemption-style gunslinger to a hex-casting occultist - 22 January 2026
What would happen if you took Red Dead Redemption, made it top-down and 2D, infested it with eldritch horrors, and threw in some soulslike combat? Well, you'd get something not too dissimilar to Tombwater . We've had our eye on this intriguing and surprisingly deep Western game for a while, and while there's sadly no news to share on a firm release date just yet, solo developer Moth Atlas has got me salivating all over again by revealing all seven of its starting classes. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This new Survivors-like wants to hook you with flashy, Diablo-style loot chasing, but there's one major problem This 96%-rated WW2 game is perfect for Steam Deck, so why isn't it verified? Here's everything new in Terraria 1.4.5, its massive Bigger and Boulder update, after three years in the making
- October 28th, 2025 - Demo Patch v0.4.9 - 28 October 2025
Howdy gunslingers!With spooky season upon us, we’re rolling out a fresh patch for the demo just in time to give you something new to dig into during the haunting season. If you ride back into the demo (or saddle up for the first time), we’d love to hear your thoughts! Hop into the Tombwater Discord and let us know what’s working, what ain’t, and what needs fixing.Patch NotesNew FeaturesStamina system activated. Melee attacks and dashing now consume stamina.Leveling system added: enemies now grant EXP, which accumulates toward Skill Points.Skill Points can be used at campfires to upgrade certain player stats.Current EXP toward the next level can be lost on death, but can be reclaimed from the ghost left behind. Once a Skill Point has been earned, it is safe from loss on death.Adjusted enemy currency drops to emphasize selling trinkets as a more significant source of income.Updated defaul…
- Tombwater Release Date Update - 20 October 2025
Howdy Gunslingers, Like many a developer in these parts, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the release date of our game. Tombwater will now launch in early 2026. We apologize for the disappointment but we only get one shot on this, so we hope you can understand. The game is in great shape, but there’s additional opportunities to explore and certainly a few more maddening elements to add.We will share an update soon and appreciate your patience. From the bottom of our rotten hearts, thank you for all the support. -The Tombwater Team
- September 24th, 2025 - Playtest Patch v0.4.4 - 24 September 2025
Howdy gunslingers!We can’t thank y’all enough for your feedback on our playtest. Thanks to all your sharp eyes and quick wits, we’ve already fixed many bugs and added improvements based on your feedback.The playtest will officially be closing on October 8th so make sure to saddle up and share your thoughts in the Tombwater Discord before then! All you need to do is click the "Join the Playtest" button on the store page for access.Patch NotesNew FeaturesNew heavy weapon, "Hitchin' Post", added to shop at Tombwater Station.New spell “Sculpture Garden” available in a previously unfinished basement in Canyon Settlement.Key questgivers can now mark maps to indicate quest locations.Bug FixesFixed the respawn error when the gunslinger’s real body dies while possessing a skeleton with Wraith Shot.Reduced magnification/overlap of certain sound effects.Catalina can no longer get stuck mid-dash du…
- Tombwater Playtest - 9 September 2025
Howdy Gunslingers, We’re giddy to share that, as of today, the Tombwater playtest is open to everyone! All you need to do is click the "Join the Playtest" button on the store page for access and jump into our Discord to share your feedback. Thank you for being among the first to explore Tombwater with all its danger, horror, combat, and madness! With our launch coming up on November 12, we are excited to hear from the community what we can improve in this final push. Please provide all feedback and discussion in the “#feedback” channel of the Tombwater Discord server. We’ll be there to answer any questions and respond to your comments along the way!Useful feedback may include: Onboarding - Was there anything you wish had been better explained? Gameplay - What moments were the most engaging, frustrating, unexpected, etc… Mechanics - Were the controls easy to pick up?Difficulty - How woul…
- Cowboy soulslike Tombwater gets a release date, and its cursed town ain't big enough for both you and some horrific hombres - 3 September 2025
Yee-haw. Excuse me, I meant to say that wild west soulslike metroidvania Tombwater has walked into the saloon and ordered a release date. 'I'll have November 12th, 2025', it growled, while flashing its big iron at everyone in the watering hole to show it meant business. Originally roaming the plains of Itch.io , this funky-looking game comes from Max Mraz, developer of Ocean's Heart and Bloodborne tribute Yarntown , and Jake Wagner. The duo have trained their six-shooters on Steam, where you can already find a demo to check out. Read more
- Tombwater Weapons & Spells Reveal - 14 August 2025
Howdy Gunslingers, We wanted to give you a glimpse into the 50+ weapons, 40+ spells, and 40+ charms that Tombwater will offer to help you survive fast-paced combat, ghoulish beasts, and creeping madness. Melees Include:Blood Rapier: Blade of an infamous alchemist who sought immortality. Restores a small amount of health on each hit. Weapon art: Employ a life-stealing slash, then quickly backstep.Cursed Pickaxe: Pickaxe weighed down with regrets of the dead and still alive alike. Weapon art: Call regretful visages in a swirl of smoke.Anchor: A ship’s anchor. Only the modified grip suggests this was before used as a melee weapon. Slow, but its sharp edges pierce deeply for its weight. Weapon art: Throw anchor, then reel it back on its chain.Streetlamp: A gas streetlamp uprooted from Tombwater’s streets, largely unmodified. Successive swings can create a small burst of flame. Weapon art: G…
- Wild West Metroidvania reveals giant map worthy of Red Dead Redemption 2 - 11 July 2025
The Western soulslike Tombwater's Lovecraftian aspects were enough to intrigue me when it was first announced earlier this year, but now the developers have revealed the sheer size of the game, enough to rival the likes of Red Dead Redemption 2, and I am even more invested and impressed. Going one better, you can check out a piece for yourself on Steam for free now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Gorgeous fantasy RPG Elflock looks primed to fill The Witcher 4 void Napoleonic multiplayer shooter celebrates "massive response" to crossplay update Maze Mice is a new roguelike from the developer that inspired Balatro's creation
- Tombwater Map Reveal - 10 July 2025
Howdy gunslingers! The folks at GamesRadar+ just featured our map reveal, giving the first peek at nearly the full scope of the game. Honestly, we were having so much fun that we didn’t quite realize how big the map was growing as we were building! There are nearly 20 distinct biomes to progress through in a non-linear fashion, with a mix of areas you can explore at any time and others that you need to unlock by gaining an ability, procuring an item, or defeating a boss. At launch, Tombwater is estimated to take 20-25 hours of gameplay for completion. So, pack a canteen and some jerky and prepare to stay awhile! For context, the current demo explores the Spanish Fort, an experience that shares only 5% of this extensive playable map. Detailed Points of InterestCentral District includes:Tombwater Station, a historical landmark under the care of Amos Armijo, who somehow maintains a safe ha…
- July 8th, 2025 - Demo Patch v0.3.4 - 8 July 2025
Howdy gunslingers!We’re still hard at work getting Tombwater ready for its full release. In the meantime, we’ve rolled out some updates to make the demo experience even better. If you have any feedback that is not listed here, please let us know in the Steam Discussions tab or in the Midwest Games Discord. Patch NotesNew FeaturesExpanded and reworked layout of Presidio AltoSelect weapons now feature special move "Weapon Art," which costs a small amount of Madness per use (test it out with LB!)Revamped the Madness system: Exceeding your Madness cap now prevents the use of casting spells and Weapon Arts until you rest at a campfireThe Madness cap can be increased as you progress through the gameBug FixesAdded a version control checkerFixed a crash related to control remapping Overall improvements to the remapping system Known IssueThe puzzle in the new area of Presidio Alto can be exploit…
