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Larva Mortus

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2009

Should you play it?

Larva Mortus is a fast-paced hack and slash top-down shooter. As an agent specializing in exorcism, you are tasked to hunt monsters of the supernatural in a dark, ominous, and randomly generated atmosphere full of undead, terrifying and demonic nightmares.

What works

  • Atmospheric gothic horror setting
  • Variety of weapons and enemies
  • Randomly generated levels
  • Rpg-style character progression
  • Good value for price, especially on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Bugs and technical issues
  • Limited story depth
  • Randomness in collectible drops
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Viktor

  • Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood

  • EvilQuest

  • MYRIAD DEATH

  • Diary of Lucie

  • Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded

More expressive

Games that feels like Larva Mortus but with more self-expression and customization

  • Bloody Hell

  • Magic Rune Stone

  • Touhou Blooming Chaos 2

  • Halls of Torment

  • Drova - Forsaken Kin

  • 暖雪 Warm Snow

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Larva Mortus: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy, Value.

Last update: 21/08/2026