Children of Morta is an action RPG with a rogue-lite approach to character development, where you don’t play a single character - but a whole, extraordinary family of heroes. Hack’n’slash through hordes of enemies in procedurally generated dungeons, caves and lands and lead the family of Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption.
Gameplay-wise it's a unique mix of action-adventure RPG, rogue-lite and hack and slash game. By leveling up, you develop not only individual characters but also the entire family. There is no permadeath and you can change family members between the dungeon runs.
The story takes place in a distant land but copes with themes and emotions common to all of us: love and hope, longing and uncertainty, ultimately loss... and sacrifice we are willing to make to save the ones we care the most for. Ultimately, it's about a family of heroes standing against the encroaching darkness.
All the dungeons in the game are procedurally generated, which means their layout is different with each adventure. There can be from two to four levels of each dungeon, with a unique boss fight at the end. You can always get back to the previous dungeons to get extra XP or finish all the side quests.
Ranged attacks, magic spells, blocks, stuns, healing, evasions and passive skills - it's all there for you to discover, unlock and upgrade. You can choose from seven different family members, each one having unique skill sets. The father, John - a protective warrior with a sword and shield. The elder daughter Linda - a precise archer. Kevin, a quiet fighter equipped with deadly daggers. Lucy - a lively and bold fire mage. Mark - a mindful martial arts fighter. Joey - who smashes his enemies with a sledgehammer. And the latest addition to the family - Apan, a mighty healer and a firm defender in one.
A combination of hand-painted pixel art and frame-by-frame animations partnered with modern lighting techniques come to life to create the beautifully dangerous world of Children of Morta!
© 2017 11 bit studios S.A. and Dead Mage Inc. Children of Morta, the Children of Morta logo, the 11 bit studios logo and the Dead Mage logo are trademarks of 11 bit studios S.A. and/or Dead Mage Inc.. All rights reserved.
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Posted on: January 17, 2021
memolano
Verified ownerGames: 99 Reviews: 11
Best roguelite I ever played.
Much has been said already in other reviews. I just want to say thank you to the developers for creating this gem. I had a blast playing it with my girlfriend. Please release an expansion. Thank you.
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Posted on: June 26, 2021
whiteinge
Verified ownerGames: 331 Reviews: 2
I love everything about this game
Amazing game. The art is gorgeous, the narrator is incredible, the story is sweet and and scary and heartfelt. The variety of play styles for each character keeps things interesting throughout.
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Posted on: August 28, 2021
Draugusto
Verified ownerGames: 483 Reviews: 205
That was pretty good
The game has its charm with the visuals, the music and the narrator providing a great setting for the gameplay that was by far my favorite part, being able to control all the "classes" made for a great experience that never felt old, I finished each level at least once with each character and by the end I was so overpowered taht the last boss had no chance against me I strongly recommend it if you enjoy games like diable or grim dawn, is not as complex or as long, but is worth the price
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Posted on: September 3, 2024
FrogAeternal
Verified ownerGames: 249 Reviews: 4
Children od grind
Decent Indie but a bit grindy
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Posted on: March 10, 2025
leandercarey
Verified ownerGames: 103 Reviews: 3
Captures the Classic Core of Good Gaming
The game has amazing pixel art, fantastic music and sound effects, great gameplay, a briliant world, and a great story. It has some Rogue-lite elements to it, a classic arcade overhead action interface, a host of different playable characters with their own styles/strengths/weaknesses in play, and a gameplay loop combining the classic get-stronger-to-advance-story setup. There are 3 main areas with 3 subdivisions. Each subdivision has a boss and each area has a bigger boss. Along the way there are an assortment of side-quests and story moments that expand the scope of the game. At its heart it is a game about good vs evil, right vs wrong, life vs death, how old sins cast long shadows, the power of redemption, and the importance of family. As obvious as those things sound when describing a game, they've been in short supply the last few years in culture and entertainment. The bottom line is it's a fantastic game in every way. I can't recommend it enough.
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