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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Souls-like, Action, Action RPG, Dark Fantasy.

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A Souls-Like Western full of Eldritch horrors. Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the darkness that lies beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that may just drive you to madness.

Reviews: 8 user reviews — 100% — of 8 reviews
Released: 2026-03-31
Developer: Moth Atlas
Publisher: Midwest Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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