No Rest for the Wicked

Intense overall intensity

Highest flag: Violence — graphic & gore

AdventureFantasyRPG

What's in it

Violence graphic & gore

High

Visceral Souls-like melee combat against human foes and plague-warped monsters, with heavy blood spray and on-screen gore.

Language strong

High

Steam flags strong language in dialogue.

Nudity partial/artistic

Moderate

Steam flags nudity; the game includes partial/artistic nude imagery.

Dark themes intense

Moderate

The story centers on a deadly plague ('Pestilence') that mutates townsfolk into monsters, amid bleak political strife and death.

Substances referenced

Low

Alcohol is present in the world's taverns and settlement life typical of the setting.

Horror & psychological spooky

Low

Grotesque, corrupted plague creatures and a decaying world create dark, unsettling atmosphere rather than sustained scares.

Animal combat combat mechanic

Low

Ordinary creature combat and hunting/fishing appear as normal gameplay mechanics.

Sexual content suggestive

Low

Steam flags some sexual content; mature themes appear in dialogue and setting rather than explicit scenes.

Who can reach your kid

Voice chatChat with strangers

What it is

No Rest for the Wicked is a top-down action RPG with deliberate, Souls-like combat from Moon Studios, the makers of the Ori games. You play a holy Cerim warrior sent to an island to fight a plague called the Pestilence that has twisted locals into monsters, while getting caught in the kingdom's political conflicts. Expect visceral melee combat with frequent blood and gore, strong language, and some partial nudity, set in a bleak, plague-ridden world. It also includes exploration, crafting, farming, fishing, and town-building, plus online co-op for up to four players (with PvP planned), which brings voice and text chat with others.

How it's framed

The player is cast as a righteous warrior cleansing a corrupting plague and navigating a struggle between rulers and rebels; violence is framed as heroic purging and survival, and the grim tone treats death, disease, and moral gray areas seriously rather than for shock or humor.

Details

Developer: Moon Studios GmbH
Publisher: Moon Studios GmbH
Released: Apr 18, 2024

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