Morbid: The Seven Acolytes

About

Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is an isometric action RPG that leans hard into grim horror and punishing difficulty. Developed by Still Running, you play as a Striver tasked with battling seven cursed warriors each linked to a twisted deity. Combat emphasizes tactical positioning and resource management, with a slow-paced but methodical rhythm that rewards careful planning. The game’s grotesque aesthetic blends body-horror visuals with dark folklore, creating an unsettling world filled with brutal enemy designs and environmental storytelling. The title’s challenge is cemented by its achievement structure, including 25 total trophies with an average unlock rate of 18.6%. The rarest, “Rise anew!”, sits at just 4.20%, reflecting the steep learning curve of its Souls-like mechanics. Released in late 2020, it runs on PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, and Switch, offering a portable option for those who enjoy slow-burn progression and punishing boss fights. Its reputation for difficulty and grotesque art direction has carved a niche among fans of niche horror-RPG hybrids.

Storyline

You are the last surviving Striver of Dibrom. Your duty, for which you have trained your whole life for, is to defeat the Seven Acolytes, accursed and powerful beings, possessed by malevolent deities called Gahars.