Introducing Moon Watch: A Tactical Survival Game with a Twist
Moon Watch is a new time-stop horde survival roguelike game coming to Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to developer Jaspel's creative talents. Due to make its way onto Steam this year. After the massive success of Backpack Hero (with 500,000 units sold!), the developers at Jaspel are back with something fresh — Moon Watch. This new game mixes tactical survival gameplay with a strategic deck-building twist. But here's the kicker: it’s not your typical horde survival title for Linux. Moon Watch introduces a unique flow — move, stop, strategize, and then act. It’s a clever system that makes you stop and think, unlike the usual chaos you’d find in traditional horde or bullet-hell games. This is a time-stop horde survival roguelike. For Jasper Cole, the lead developer at Jaspel, this idea was born out of a mix of his favorite games: Vampire Survivors and Slay the Spire. “Combining them just felt natural,” he explains. But there was one thing missing — something to really tie it all together. That’s when Superhot came to mind, with its time-stop mechanic. “When the world stops as you stop, it gave us that last puzzle piece we needed,” says Cole. Now, they’re inviting everyone to try the demo and see what works, and what can be improved.
Moon Watch Reveal Trailer
In Moon Watch, you take on the role of a hardcore vampire hunter disguised as a nun (because why not?). You’re also armed with some high-tech time-stop abilities to take on waves of vampires, ghouls, and other undead baddies. Your goal? Beat the Vampire Lord on the dark side of the moon. With each run, every decision matters, and the stakes are high.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’re getting into:
Survive the Horde – Fight through endless waves of enemies with a mix of skills, time control, and strategy. Outsmart your Moon Watch enemies with clever moves.
Sequential Flow – This isn’t button-mashing. You’ve got to move, stop, plan, and then unleash your combos at the right time.
Build Your Deck – Collect cards and relics to customize your playstyle and find the best way to crush your enemies.
Grow Stronger – Unlock new powers and items as you battle through the Vampire Lord’s stronghold, making each run a chance to level up your abilities.
Moon Watch is all about thinking ahead, planning, and then executing perfect combos to survive. It’s time to freeze time and dive into this fresh take on the horde genre. The time-stop horde survival roguelike is due to make its way onto Steam in Q4 2024. So Wishlist it. Coming to Linux, Mac, and Windows PC.
