Children of Morta similar games & best alternatives

Children of Morta

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android, iOS • 2019

Should you play it?

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

What works
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Emotional and well-integrated story
  • Unique family-based character progression
  • Engaging cooperative multiplayer
  • Frequent updates and developer support
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited variety in dungeon design and items
  • Some grind and repetition in gameplay
  • Lack of online co-op at launch
  • Short main story length
  • Imbalance between ranged and melee characters

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Coridden

  • Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos

  • Feel The Snow

  • Roguelands

  • Sephiria

  • Cat Quest II

  • Songbringer

  • Moon Hunters

  • CODE VEIN
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Songbringer

  • Starlight Revolver

  • Wild Indigo Ranch
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Children of Morta: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Status.

Why this game works

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