Moonscars

Moonscars is a 2022 "metroidvania" or 2D action platformer developed by Black Mermaid and published by Humble Games.

Players control Grey Irma, a fierce clayborn warrior searching for her creator, The Sculptor. She wields a broadsword, special secondary weapons, and magic, or "Witchery", to slay a variety of foes across a post-apocalyptic fantasy setting. Witchery consumes Ichor, an energy source gained by attacking enemies. Dying can increase difficulty by causing "Moonhunger", which can be alleviated through a ritual offering of a Gland.

Intense difficulty, dark tone, and a focus on worldbuilding underly a beautifully rendered pixel art aesthetic.

Wiki is an early WIP, beware unmarked spoilers. Special thanks to "Golden Yak" and their Steam lore guide without which this wiki would not be possible.