The Dark Dwellers

Developer / Publisher: COLNELIUS

Feb 18, 2022

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

action

Features

equipment

Themes

fantasy
gore

Sub-Genre

RPG
Souls-like

Summary

In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Other

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