Viral pixel indie game The Dark Queen of Mortholme is preparing to conquer consoles and will be released on Nintendo Switch on December 3, 2026. The project, which originally appeared as an exclusive on the itch.io platform from solo developer Mosu, has received a second life thanks to a collaboration with publisher and developer Monster Theater.
A View of the Battle from the Other Side
In this game, you take on an unusual role: you are The Dark Queen, a powerful ruler and the final boss standing between a persistent hero and the end credits. You will have to repeatedly fend off the brave soul's endless attempts to overcome your deadly attacks in the throne room.
Game Features:
- Royal chaos: unleash the queen's constantly evolving arsenal of magical and destructive attacks.
- Relentless enemy: experience what it's like to be on the other side of the phrase "one more try."
- Emotional experience: the game is designed to be completed in one rich and moving session.
- Stylish pixel art and atmospheric soundtrack: handcrafted visuals and music immerse you in a gloomy aesthetic.
- Console improvements: achievement support, optimization, and localizations.
The release of The Dark Queen of Mortholme on Nintendo Switch will cost just $4.99, with a holiday discount available during the first seven days following launch.
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