Mothlight

About

Mothlight is a top-down RPG where you play Enzo, navigating a nightmarish universe filled with shifting labyrinths and ancient horrors. You move through procedurally generated levels, managing resources and upgrading abilities to survive encounters with demons and spectral moths. Combat is turn-based but tense, requiring careful positioning and timing to push forward through the game’s layered depths. The game’s hand-drawn visuals and eerie atmosphere set it apart, blending cosmic horror with a surprisingly intimate story about loss and perseverance. Its difficulty spikes sharply with permadeath mechanics, though a second run softens the challenge. Released in 2017 for PC, it’s a shorter but densely packed experience with a cult following, praised for its bold art direction and haunting tone.