Children of Morta is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from Dead Mage with a 88% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Dead Mage
- Release year
- 2019
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.29
- Review signal
- 88% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 Processor: 2.8 GHz Dual Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660, Radeon R7 370 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- Recommended
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 960, Radeon RX 570 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.11 Processor: 2.8 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated video card recommended Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- Recommended
- OS: 10.14 Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated video card recommended Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04 Processor: 2.8 GHz Dual Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660, Radeon R7 370 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04 or higher Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 960, Radeon RX 570 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Children of Morta is worth a closer look if you want great with friends, pixel art, strong atmosphere, and solo-friendly.
Best for players who want pixel art, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and great with friends.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
Steam review snapshots
Bit grindy and meh in single player but a joy in co op mode which it seems designed for.Bit grindy and meh in single player but a joy in co op mode which it seems designed for.7.5/10 Story needs improvement and the replayability needs improvement.Charm and Characters: 10/10 The Bergson family is incredibly charming, and the game's emotional moments land because you spend so much time…Why it fits
Best for players who want pixel art, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and co-op. It combines Action, Adventure, and RPG elements with a distinct retro look, strong atmosphere, and a story-driven feel.
Who might skip it
Skip if you dislike repetition or grind.