Community14 May 2026Tombwater is on Sale and got a Big Update!Howdy Gunslingers, It has been an awesome month since we launched Tombwater, with no shortage of Eldritch horrors haunting our screens. We have some exciting updates to share with you today, including our current sale, accolades trailer, a bundle, and a meaningful patch. Tombwater Sale & Hunt The Night Bundle If you have been thinking about checking out Tombwater, we have a 20% off sale from Ma…
Howdy! We want to thank every player who has ventured into Tombwater since we opened the town gates. It’s so exciting to see you all fighting through the streets, uncovering town secrets, and refusing to let the monsters break you down. Tombwater has been a labor of love, only fulfilled by reading all of the deep player engagement and positive feedback. To those who have left reviews, made vide…
March 31st To whomever finds this note, Tombwater is the only town I’ve ever known. My childhood was mostly a good one with days spent running through the sagebrush and catching spiny lizards. But this town is sick now. The silver… the water… the mines… all of it built on top of something that should never have been disturbed. People I love knew that. And they kept digging anyway. Tombwater was…
Howdy Gunslingers, After years of planning and what feels like a million hours of development, we are elated to launch Tombwater tomorrow, March 31st. This cursed town will take you on a wild ride battling Eldritch horrors in broad daylight and uncovering an inconceivable force ruling from underground. You'll need to keep your head clear, your blade sharp, and your dash fast. Over nearly 25 hou…
Launching March 31, 2026 - Tombwater Officially Welcomes Visitors Howdy Gunslingers, After years of development and one delayed release date, we are thrilled to invite you to our haunted streets on March 31st. Waiting never killed a man, but it damn near tried. Prepare yourself for a wild ride to uncover the truth of this cursed town by battling unforgettable terrors and facing the madness head…
Tearscape Now Available on Steam! One of the great things about indie game dev is the community of talented folks working on their games alongside your own journey. Our friends at NERDS TAKE OVER just launched Tearscape today and we're super excited to dive in. Tearscape is a 2D top-down action-adventure/RPG where you explore a dark, interconnected world full of dungeons and grotesque enemies (…
Howdy, Partner. So, you’ve come to know about Tombwater, our decaying frontier…how’s about we take a tour of the playable classes? First things first, each class offers distinct stats, equipment, and tactical advantages, shaping everything from combat damage to how players manage health, resources, and risk. The various classes are designed to support a wide range of approaches and give ample o…
Howdy gunslingers! With spooky season upon us, we’re rolling out a fresh patch for the demo just in time to give you something new to dig into during the haunting season. If you ride back into the demo (or saddle up for the first time), we’d love to hear your thoughts! Hop into the Tombwater Discord and let us know what’s working, what ain’t, and what needs fixing. Patch Notes New Features · St…
Howdy Gunslingers, Like many a developer in these parts, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the release date of our game. Tombwater will now launch in early 2026. We apologize for the disappointment but we only get one shot on this, so we hope you can understand. The game is in great shape, but there’s additional opportunities to explore and certainly a few more maddening elements to…
Howdy gunslingers! We can’t thank y’all enough for your feedback on our playtest. Thanks to all your sharp eyes and quick wits, we’ve already fixed many bugs and added improvements based on your feedback. The playtest will officially be closing on October 8th so make sure to saddle up and share your thoughts in the Tombwater Discord before then! All you need to do is click the "Join the Playtes…
Howdy Gunslingers, We’re giddy to share that, as of today, the Tombwater playtest is open to everyone! All you need to do is click the "Join the Playtest" button on the store page for access and jump into our Discord to share your feedback. Thank you for being among the first to explore Tombwater with all its danger, horror, combat, and madness! With our launch coming up on November 12, we are…
Howdy Gunslingers, We wanted to give you a glimpse into the 50+ weapons, 40+ spells, and 40+ charms that Tombwater will offer to help you survive fast-paced combat, ghoulish beasts, and creeping madness. Melees Include: · Blood Rapier: Blade of an infamous alchemist who sought immortality. Restores a small amount of health on each hit. Weapon art: Employ a life-stealing slash, then quickly back…
Howdy gunslingers! The folks at GamesRadar+ just featured our map reveal, giving the first peek at nearly the full scope of the game. Honestly, we were having so much fun that we didn’t quite realize how big the map was growing as we were building! There are nearly 20 distinct biomes to progress through in a non-linear fashion, with a mix of areas you can explore at any time and others that you…
Howdy gunslingers! We’re still hard at work getting Tombwater ready for its full release. In the meantime, we’ve rolled out some updates to make the demo experience even better. If you have any feedback that is not listed here, please let us know in the Steam Discussions tab or in the Midwest Games Discord. Patch Notes New Features · Expanded and reworked layout of Presidio Alto · Select weapon…
TRAVEL WARNING: Reports of violent townspeople, contagious madness, and eldritch beasts on the rise in the town of Tombwater. Howdy Gunslingers! While I’m just the humble proprietor of what is perhaps the finest general store West of the Great Plains, allow me to recommend the respectable town of Tombwater as a comfortable restin’ stop on your journeys. Many of you are familiar with our prosper…
Howdy gunslingers! As you may have realized, Tombwater is a town enveloped in madness and evil. And we would be mad to not listen to your feedback! We have implemented a few changes and bug fixes that will improve the demo experience. If you have any feedback that is not listed here, please let us know in the Steam Discussions tab or in the Midwest Games Discord. Patch Notes Changes · Nerf for…
TOMBWATER AIN’T A TOWN WHERE PEOPLE LIVE…. IT’S A TOWN WHERE PEOPLE DIE
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