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LOS ANGELES (March 31, 2025) — Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment (Dicefolk, Monster Train) and developer Violet Saint today announced that Moroi, a dark fantasy hack-and-slash adventure inspired by Romanian folklore, heavy metal and Lynchian surrealism, will officially launch on PC via Steam on April 30.
Embrace the demented world of Moroi with its new release date trailer:
In Moroi’s Cosmic Engine, a beast of forever-stretching corridors, rusted gears, and rotting flesh, you find yourself trapped. Your name, your sins, your past, all vacant in your memory. Claw your way through this realm of torment and greet the grotesque inhabitants whose dark-as-night humor is the only silver lining. Cling to your sanity in an otherwise deteriorating existence styled as grimdark fantasy, a subgenre of fiction distinguished by bleak, dystopian settings and scenarios.
In this place, violence seems like a currency. Moroi’s battalions of mages, golden guards, and the cursed dead all march to the rhythm of a nightmare, and you are caught in the tempo. Defend yourself by wielding unorthodox weaponry such as the vicious teeth of a sentient duck, or shower enemies with added projectiles thanks to the aid of a powerful moon. Around every corner, something new, something terrible awaits.
Beyond the bloody thrill of combat, the Cosmic Engine weaves puzzles into your path, brain-bending challenges that demand more than wit. For example, drink blood to open a door, induce regurgitation to reveal a new path, or dig through the insides of some poor soul to grant your passage. Every answer is a sacrifice, every solution, a wound. Engage with the Cosmic’s eccentric, absurd, and damned denizens, uncovering the reality of its cruel nature while grasping at fleeting moments of laughter amid the darkness.
Escape is your only hope, the key to uncovering the grim truths that bind you. But tread carefully – the choices you make will carve your path toward one of multiple endings, shaping a fate that may prove more harrowing than the Cosmic Engine itself.
Stay up to date on the macabre reality of Moroi by following Good Shepherd Entertainment on Bluesky @GoodShepherd.Games.
About Violet Saint
Moroi began as a solo project and has since grown into a passionate team working to bring its eerie vision to life. Moroi is the debut title from Violet Saint, led by Alexandru Stănescu, a Romanian-born and Swiss-based dev. As a veteran Unreal Engine Artist, making Moroi is a dream (or nightmare) come true. An exquisitely crafted labor of love packed with macabre designs near and dear to Alex’s heart.
Alex’s artistic persona has been shaped by horror, absurd and surreal art, as well as heavy metal music. Moroi combines his love of these aesthetics with his admiration for the folklore of his home country, Romania.
About Good Shepherd Entertainment
Good Shepherd Entertainment is an award-winning independent game publisher based in the Netherlands. The company has built a robust global footprint, shepherding talented development teams to create impactful games that innovate, challenge, and – most importantly – entertain. We’ve done this by pairing creators with writers, musicians and IP powerhouses and through strategic partnerships with some of the industry’s most notable names, including Devolver Digital, Croteam and Perfect World. In addition to the acclaimed Monster Train, GSE’s selection of titles includes Showgunners, Phantom Doctrine, the Transport Fever series, and the Hard West series. For more information, visit www.GoodShepherd.games.
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