Overview
Valor Mortis is a first-person action RPG from One More Level, the studio known for pushing players into hostile, atmospheric worlds. Published by Lyrical Games and One More Level, this title launched on October 13, 2026, and it wastes no time establishing its grim tone.
You step into the boots of William, a soldier of the Grande Armée who was pulled from a battlefield grave. The Europe he returns to is not the one he fought for—a mysterious plague has swept the continent, and William now carries that corrupting power in his veins.
The game blends Souls-like difficulty with a 19th-century alternate history setting. It's a single-player experience with full controller support, Steam Achievements, and custom volume controls, so you can tailor the audio to your preference.
The combat is brutal and deliberate, set against a wartorn landscape where violence is constant and unflinching.
Highlights
- Souls-like combat system: Master parries, dashes, and visceral finishers across a variety of weapons. Each death is an opportunity to grow stronger, encouraging a cycle of learning and improvement.
- Supernatural abilities: Channel the plague's power to enhance attacks and unlock new supernatural skills to unleash on enemies. This adds a layer of strategy beyond pure swordplay.
- Alternate history setting: Navigate a 19th-century Europe corrupted by endless war and disease. The environment itself tells a story of decay and desperation.
Who It's For
Valor Mortis is designed for players who appreciate challenging, methodical combat and dark fantasy worlds. If you enjoy Souls-likes but want a fresh setting—one that trades medieval castles for Napoleonic-era battlefields—this could be a compelling pick.
The game's focus on parrying and timing will appeal to those who like to master mechanics rather than button-mash. It's also a good fit for fans of first-person RPGs with a strong atmospheric narrative.
Game Info
- Developer: One More Level
- Publisher: Lyrical Games, One More Level
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Release Date: October 13, 2026
- Platform: PC via Steam
- Modes: Single-player
- Features: Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls
- Languages: English (full audio), plus French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish
- Content Note: The game is rated for ages 17+ due to combat-focused violence in a brutal wartorn landscape.
For the latest pricing and user reviews, check the Steam listing directly.
