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Valor Mortis
Valor Mortis is a first-person action soulslike from the creators of Ghostrunner. Rise from death as a former soldier of Napoleon’s army. Wield supernatural powers, battle horrifying monsters, and unravel a conspiracy that threatens all of humanity.
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- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Developer
- One More Level
- Publisher
- One More Level, Lyrical Games
- Platforms
- PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
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Valor Mortis Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
A contrarian might say that Krakow-based studio One More Level was taking a leap of faith by trying to create a Souls-like with an FPP perspective... and yet their courage paid off.
Valor Mortis is a well-realised Soulslike FPS with a 19th-century coat of paint that enthusiasts of the genre will surely enjoy.
Valor Mortis reinterprets the first-person soulslike with a Napoleonic setting, technical combat and excellent art direction.
With a genre as saturated as the soulslike action RPG, Valor Mortis feels like a breath of fresh air. While its conclusion isn't as strong as I would have preferred, One More Level's brand of first-person parkour and swordfighting is as captivating here as it was in the Ghostrunner series, and those looking for a soulslike with a new perspective will likely enjoy their time with Valor Mortis.
Valor Mortis is a largely successful blend of the soulslike genre and first-person action. The story becomes the player's main drive, featuring an intriguing, mysterious plot set in an uncharted time period. Its linear world design goes well with the Metroidvania exploration and gameplay mechanics, as it never feels stale on a first run. A simple skill tree and weapons/Transmutations upgrade path diminish any replay value, something that buyers should know before acquiring it.
Valor Mortis plays a bit of a sneaky trick. For a while, it keeps it straight. 'Yes', it seems to say; 'I'm definitely …
Valor Mortis is a first person Soulslike, set in an alternative history 19th century France overtaken by a supernatural plague.
The Napoleonic Wars are the backdrop for a new fast action Soulslike from the makers of Ghostrunner, that sees 19th century Europe overrun by zombies.
Valor Mortis (PC) Review – 7/10: One More Level's first go at a Soulslike falls short of its premise, but it's a confident step forward into the genre. - Game Informer
For the review, Hannah got to work on Valor Mortis, the Napoleonic first-person soulslike from One More Level.
Reviewed on: PC Code provided by the publisher. I’ve been tracking Valor Mortis since it first surfaced, and I’ve played just about every demo build the team has put in front of the public including Summer Game Fest, PAX, to name a few. So getting my hands on the finished thing came with a lot o