- NVIDIA Driver Slowdown [Bug Fix] - 9 September 2026
Some players were reporting slowdowns near the end of the game. This ended up being an NVIDIA driver issue. As a result, we switched the default renderer from GL Compatibility to Forward+ to resolve rendering and crash issues caused by recent NVIDIA driver updates.
- The Dark Queen of Mortholme gets Nintendo Switch Controller Support ๐ฆ - 4 August 2026
In fellow Dark Queen Rhaeynera's voice SOME OF YOU HAVE MENTIONED THAT......we didn't support the Nintendo family of controllers...!!That is now folly, and talk of such times is now indefinitely outlawed and punishable by dragon fire. (Hmm...perhaps The Kingdom of Mortholme should get some dragons...)(Please enjoy playing The Dark Queen of Mortholme with your Nintendo controller!)
- The Dark Queenโs Decree: 4 New Languages Now Available - 20 July 2026
๐ Citizens of Mortholme ๐It is I, the goblin servant at the beginning of the game, who dies immediately!You may call me...Jimothy \ Thanks to our illustrious and ever-ethereal Dark Queen, we have decided to open the kingdom's gates to four neighboring nations, and we have invited their soothsayers and linguists to enter our hallowed kingdom in hopes of gathering more citizens for our growing kingdom. The Dark Queen of Mortholme is now playable in... โข GERMANโข JAPANESEโข KOREANโข SIMPLIFIED CHINESE If you were previously locked out of the kingdom of Mortholme due to language limitations, we hope we have remedied them.
- The King and the Dark Queen Bundle - 1 June 2026
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. Whatโs 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 shape perspective, relationships, and inevitable change.I like The Dark Queen of Mortholme. Whatโs The King is Watching?The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing rโฆ
- Mortholme Surprise Weekend Sale (40% off!) - 15 May 2026
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๐ฏ๐ป๐ช๐ฟ๐๐ธโ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐ช, ๐๐๐ช ๐๐๐ฅ๐, ๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐These hallowed halls speak to me.They echo with shrieks and cries from Mortholmeโs 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 โ the chronicle of my dark tale, The Dark Queen of Mortholme, will such be on sale in the market at forty percent of its normal price.Act quickly, lest I tax the commonwealth to shreds.I demand your patronage.๐๐๐๐๐๐ป๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐
- Get 50% off for Steam Spring Sale! - 19 March 2026
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 Bladeโs video on The Dark Queen of Mortholme yet? - 14 March 2026
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! - 10 March 2026
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: [email protected]
- The Dark Queen of Mortholme Steam Trading Cards and Badges out now! - 2 February 2026
To My Devoted Underlingsโฆ 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 youโve 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 Queenโฆor else.
- You should check out Skijoring - 12 January 2026
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 thereโs any power to be gained thereโฆCough *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 worldโs first, best, and only arcade skijorerExecute stylish moves to impress the crowd. Flip and grind as the Skier, drift and boost as the Snowmobiler, and gain big air to top the scoreboard.Nail tricks to get RAD for even crazier boosts. Challenge BLACK DIAMOND MODE, where STYLE IS SURVIVAL.Run 5 radical peaks as a team in split-screen or remote play.Discover shortcuts, dodge obstacles,โฆ
- The Dark Queen of Mortholme is currently 50% off for the Steam Winter Sale! - 18 December 2025
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! - 26 November 2025
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 throughout this year and shared their thoughts!erm...VOTE OR PERISH, MORTALS!
- The Dark Queen of Mortholme has been nominated at the 2025 Indie Game Awards! - 18 November 2025
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! ๐ Nothing to do here in terms of voting, but letโs 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 - 22 October 2025
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 - 20 October 2025
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 - 9 October 2025
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
- ๐ฆ The Dark Queen of Mortholme joins the Steam Autumn Sale ๐ฆ - 2 October 2025
"My Queenโฆ a creature threatens the castle!" "I cannot be bothered. The leaves are turning their autumn colorsโฆ"Citizens of Mortholme,The weather is immaculate, the vibes unmatched.Our Dark Queenโs 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 - 17 September 2025
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. Whatโs 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 shape perspective, relationships, and inevitable change.I like The Dark Queen of Mortholme. Whatโs Cabernet?Cabernet is a hand-drawn 2D narrative RPG about the morality, humanism and nihilism. Guide Liza, a newly-turned vampire, through a world of polโฆ
- Pre-Order the Extremely Limited Dark Queen of Mortholme Shirt - 25 August 2025
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, where you can enter and join for a shot at winning one of these illustrious pieces of queenly dress! "You dare enter my domain...looking so good?" Quick FAQ! How limited are we talking?This is almost like a friends and family print as a thank youโฆ
- The Dark Queen Of Mortholme review - 21 August 2025
There's a beautiful, wordless moment about ten minutes in to The Dark Queen Of Mortholme . As the titular queen, you've just casually mace-flattened the same plucky interloper for the Nth time, then snapped their corpse out of existence in a wreath of electric purple fire with all the ceremony of clearing toast crumbs from a bench. Read more
