MOONRIFT

The second moon is gone. The sky has not forgotten. Cracks run through the world — through time, through memory, through you. Whatever broke the night is still out there. And it knows you're awake.

Upscaled to 4K quality using AI.

The Fall of Lunaris

Thousands of years ago, the world lived beneath two moons.

The second moon, Lunaris, was not merely a celestial body—it was the heart of reality itself. It maintained the balance between life, magic, and time.

When an ancient cult known as the Eclipse Order attempted to seize its power, the moon shattered.

A massive fracture tore across the night sky. Reality itself broke apart.

  • Cities vanished.
  • Forests became cursed.
  • Time fractured.
  • Creatures born from fear emerged through dimensional tears.

The people gave this catastrophe a single name: Moonrift.

Now, centuries later, you awaken with no memories, carrying only a mysterious pendant bearing the same symbol as the fractured moon.

The fate of the world rests on discovering why the moon broke—and whether it should ever be restored.

The Fractured Realms

Whispering Forest

Ancient trees that remember what the world was.

Frozen Cathedral

Where prayers froze mid-utterance.

Crystal Caverns

Light refracts through shards of broken time.

Ashen Highlands

Wind carries the dust of forgotten kingdoms.

Forgotten Kingdom

Ruins that outlived their own history.

Moon Temple

The last sanctuary of Lunaris worshippers.

The Hollow Abyss

Where reality thins to nothing.

What Awaits You

Classic 2D Adventure

Hand-crafted environments in a painterly 2D world.

Metroidvania Exploration

Interconnected realms with secrets behind every fracture.

Epic Boss Battles

Confront beings born from the rift itself.

Ancient Lore

Uncover the truth behind the Eclipse Order.

Secrets Everywhere

Hidden paths, lore fragments, and lost artifacts.

Upgradeable Abilities

Gain powers drawn from the fractured moon.

Hidden Endings

Your choices determine the fate of Lunaris.

Atmospheric Soundtrack

An original score composed for moonlit solitude.

Characters

Upscaled to 4K quality using AI.
Protagonist

Unknown Wanderer

Awakened with no memory, bearing a pendant etched with the fractured moon.

Upscaled to 4K quality using AI.
Antagonist

The First Hollow

The first creature born when reality tore open.

Upscaled to 4K quality using AI.
Keepers

The Moon Guardians

Ancient beings who once protected Lunaris.

Upscaled to 4K quality using AI.
Cult

Eclipse Order

Those who sought to claim the moon's power—and broke it.

Upscaled to 4K quality using AI.
Echoes

Ancient Spirits

Remnants of a world that no longer exists.

The Fracture

  1. Two moons hung in balance. Lunaris held reality together.

  2. A cult sought to seize Lunaris for themselves.

  3. The ritual failed. Lunaris cracked across the sky.

  4. Dimensional tears opened. The world fractured forever.

  5. From the deepest rift, the first Hollow was born.

  6. You awaken. The pendant glows. The truth awaits.

Development Roadmap

Done Phase 1

Prototype Demo

Core movement, combat system, and the first biome — Whispering Forest — fully playable.

  • Player controller & combat
  • Whispering Forest biome
  • First boss encounter
  • Core lore fragments
In Progress Phase 2

Extended Demo

Two additional biomes, the ability upgrade system, and deeper lore integration.

  • Frozen Cathedral & Crystal Caverns
  • Ability upgrade tree
  • NPC dialogue system
  • Steam Wishlist page live
Planned Phase 3

Early Access

Full first half of the game with all main biomes, the Eclipse Order questline, and Steam launch.

  • All 7 biomes accessible
  • Main story — Act I & II
  • Steam Early Access release
  • Community feedback integration
Planned Phase 4

Full Release

Complete game with all endings, New Game+, and console ports.

  • Full story — all 3 acts
  • Multiple endings
  • New Game+ mode
  • Console versions (TBA)

Follow the journey and get notified on release.

Wishlist on Steam

Development Log

Gameplay

Combat System Revamp

After months of playtesting, we overhauled the parry window and added a new riposte mechanic that rewards precise timing.

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Music

Composing the Moonrift Soundtrack

The score blends orchestral strings with ambient synthesis. We share the creative process behind the main theme and how silence itself became an instrument.

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Lore

Designing the Eclipse Order

Every cult needs a convincing ideology. We dive into the worldbuilding decisions that shaped the Eclipse Order's motivations — and why they believed they were right.

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What Players Are Saying

"The combat clicked for me on the third boss. That moment when you finally read the pattern and land the parry — genuinely satisfying. Reminded me of my first few hours in Hollow Knight."
Yuki S. Beta Tester · PC
"Put this on while wearing headphones late at night. Bad idea. The soundtrack does something to you — I kept expecting something to follow me home."
Lena P. Beta Tester · PC
"Genuinely surprised by the lore depth for a demo. I've read every fragment twice trying to piece together what actually happened to Lunaris. Still not sure. That's a compliment."
Darius K. Beta Tester · PC
"The Frozen Cathedral section stopped me cold. I just stood there for a minute looking at it. Whoever designed this has a real eye for what makes a space feel haunted."
Aiko R. Beta Tester · PC
"I'm not usually a Metroidvania person but a friend pushed me to try the demo. Finished it twice. Wishlist added. Now I'm just waiting."
Noah W. Beta Tester · PC

Collected from closed beta participants. Add to your Wishlist →

FAQ

When will Moonrift release?

Moonrift is currently in development. Download the demo to experience the fractured realm early.

What platforms will it be on?

Moonrift will launch on PC via Steam, with console versions planned for a later date.

Is Moonrift a Metroidvania?

Yes. Moonrift features interconnected 2D environments, ability-gated exploration, and challenging boss encounters in the tradition of classic Metroidvanias.

Who is developing Moonrift?

Moonrift is being crafted by a small independent studio dedicated to atmospheric, story-driven adventures.

System Requirements

Minimum

  • OSWindows 10 64-bit
  • CPUIntel Core i5-4460 / AMD FX-6300
  • RAM4 GB
  • GPUNVIDIA GTX 760 / AMD R9 380 (2 GB VRAM)
  • Storage3 GB available
  • DirectXVersion 11

Recommended

  • OSWindows 10 / 11 64-bit
  • CPUIntel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • RAM8 GB
  • GPUNVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 5700 (4 GB VRAM)
  • Storage3 GB SSD
  • DirectXVersion 12

Requirements are based on the demo build and may change for the full release. View on Steam →

Enter the Fracture

Download the demo and begin your journey through the shattered realms. Wishlist on Steam to be notified at launch.