Mothlight

A surreal RPG across continents formed from discarded human bodies

Samu · Released Aug 25, 2017

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 480
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 9 years ago; Aug 29, 2017
Minimum PC: Literally anything; 2 GB RAM · 1.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Mothlight?

This free single-player RPG takes place in a realm where discarded people turn into metal that forms the land. You explore, collect equipment, and fight bosses as Enzo seeks a way back to the world above.

For you if...

+you like dark stories with eldritch horror themes
+you prefer short RPGs over lengthy campaigns

Not for you if...

−you avoid sexual violence and other disturbing sexual themes

What players say

94% of 480 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork, creature designs, and soundtrack. Individual reviewers criticize frequent missed attacks or the direction of the later story.

Screenshots and trailer

Mothlight system requirements

Minimum: Literally anything, 2 GB RAM, 1.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Mothlight?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 3M 3.7 GHz
Graphics: Literally anything, It's an RPG Maker Game
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1300 MB available space

Does Mothlight have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Mothlight run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Mothlight use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam