Moonlighter
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Moonlighter

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

DEV: Digital SunPUB: 11 bit studiosAppID 606150
UPDATE PULSEevery ~9d·last 32d ago·30 recent on record

Is Moonlighter still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

84.2
Good

Elixir Rating

81.4% of 24,580 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 80.9. Nothing we would call a substantial update has landed in six months, but the developers were last heard 32 days ago — adding 3.3.

reception 80.9·support +3.3·Good

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$1.99$19.99−90%

Development

Slowing down

Last heard from developers

32 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~14 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

0

Current silence

2× normal

Posting has slowed: the developers usually appear every 14 days, and it has now been 32. Nothing we would call a substantial update has landed in six months, though the developers have posted 5 times. It is currently 90% below its usual price.

Two years of development

■ substantial ■ routine

Nov2025FebMayAugNov2026FebMayAug

21 announcements · 2 substantial · 12 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 2, 2026
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is Available Now!

Hello Merchants,Here we are!After months of Early Access, countless expeditions, thousands of shops opened, relics collected, dungeons conquered, and an enormous amount of feedback from our community, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is off…

Community AnnouncementsAug 24, 2026
Meet us at Gamescom 2026!

Hi everyone! If you’re heading to Gamescom 2026, we have some exciting news for you! We’ll be there together with our friends from 11 bit studios, alongside the teams behind some other amazing upcoming games, including Crop, and Trainwatch!…

Rock, Paper, ShotgunAug 6, 2026
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault gets a 1.0 date and demo as the original goes temporarily free

The concept behind Moonlighter, i.e. you are a shopkeeper except to get your wares you need to venture forth into dangerous dungeons and make it out alive, is always one that appealed to me, but has just managed to slip me by all these year…

PC GamerAug 6, 2026
Grab shopkeeper-dungeoncrawler Moonlighter free on Steam for a limited time

Moonlighter is a hybrid of management sim and roguelite dungeon crawl in the vein of Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale. I was more intrigued by its shopkeeping side—where you put your loot on display and hope the locals in your hamlet are in t…

Community AnnouncementsAug 5, 2026
Grab Moonlighter for FREE! Will’s next adventure has a release date!

Fellow merchants!We’re thrilled to announce that Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will officially launch on September 2nd!To celebrate, if you don’t own the original Moonlighter yet (or have friends who haven't played it), you can grab it o…

Community AnnouncementsJul 31, 2026
Summary of Moonlighter's 2 Early Access Content So Far

Hello Merchants, It's hard to believe how much has changed since the launch of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault in Early Access! Over the past months, we've been working closely with all of you, reading your feedback, balancing the game, in…

Community AnnouncementsMay 29, 2026
Moonlighter turns 8 today!

Hello, friends! Another Moonlighter anniversary is here, and it feels like the perfect moment to look back and say thank you. Moonlighter has been a huge part of our journey. What began as a small game about a humble shopkeeper ended up sha…

Community AnnouncementsNov 19, 2025
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is Available Now in Early Access!

Fellow merchants! The day has finally come. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is officially out now in Early Access, and you can step behind the counter today on Steam with 15% discount! Watch our new Game Intro Cinematic: What’s in store fo…

Community AnnouncementsNov 13, 2025
Join Tomorrow’s Pre-launch Devstream!

Hello Merchants! Join Luis P. Montoro, Design Co-Director, and Israél Mallen Broch, Marketing Manager of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, in tomorrow’s Dev Stream, where they will explain some of the upcoming mechanics and reveal brand-new…

Community AnnouncementsOct 10, 2025
Moonlighter's 2 Playtests Launch Today!

Hello Shopkeepers! A couple of days ago, we shared a new video titled "We Have Listened," where we explored the details of the latest changes in Moonlighter 2. We received an incredible amount of feedback from you, which we carefully review…

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Community AnnouncementsOct 7, 2025
Closed Playtests Starts This Friday!

Hello Merchants, Before the shop officially opens, we’re handing you the keys! 🗝️ Closed Playtests officially begin this Friday! Starting October 10th at 12:00 pm CEST, you’ll have a chance to join, share your feedback, and help us shape t…

Community AnnouncementsOct 1, 2025
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Early Access Release Moved to November

Adventurers, We have an update regarding the upcoming release of the Early Access of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault. While our original plan was set for October 23, the month has filled up with so many other great releases that we feel it…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 17, 2025
Behind the Counter Ep.3 - The Art of Moonlighter 2

Hello Merchants! Today we are coming back to you with another fresh episode of Behind The Counter! In the 3rd episode, Digital Sun team dives into the art of Moonlighter, exploring its evolution and creative process. How is that natural cha…

Community AnnouncementsSep 10, 2025
Behind the Counter Ep.2 - The Duality of Moonlighter

Hello Shopkeepers! As we are heading closer to the Early Access Launch, we have prepared for you another episode of our Behind The Counter series. As we all know idea of Moonlighter sticks to concept of duality between dungeon crawling and …

Community AnnouncementsSep 4, 2025
Chris Larkin Interview - "I think I’m in a good place to continue this story"

Hello Shopkeepers! Last week, we showed you a little bit of behind-the-scenes with creating the main theme for the upcoming Moonlighter 2 with Chris Larkin. As his music will be present in all your future adventures, we decided to ask him s…

Community AnnouncementsAug 28, 2025
Main Theme & Chris Larkin Announcement

Christopher Larkin, the composer behind Hollow Knight, is creating the soundtrack for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault!His music will guide you through every step of Will’s journey, from running your shop to diving into the vault. Expect tu…

Community AnnouncementsJun 9, 2025
Moonlighter 2 DEMO AVAILABLE NOW!

Greetings, merchants!We just revealed a brand-new trailer of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault during the latest PC Gaming Show, packed with fresh glimpses into Will's next adventure. Watch the Moonlighter trailer...And play it RIGHT NOW!Moo…

Community AnnouncementsJun 8, 2025
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Demo on upcoming Steam Next Fest!

Hello Shopkeepers! Demo version of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will be available for you to play starting tomorrow on June 9th during the summer edition of Steam Next Fest. Check out the new Demo Trailer aired on PC Gaming Show here: W…

Community AnnouncementsJun 2, 2025
Moonlighter 7th anniversary! - 7 facts about our game

Greetings, merchants! Seven years ago, a humble shop in the quiet village of Rynoka opened its doors. And with it, a grand adventure began. Since then, more than 7 million players have picked up a broom, swung a sword, and managed the shop …

Community AnnouncementsFeb 24, 2025
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault | A New Journey Unfolds

A day passing as slowly as a village brook? That’s not in Will’s dictionary. Sure, you might get a moment to polish the goods on display or tweak your shop’s decor—but once those doors swing open and customers start pouring in, it’s all abo…

Community AnnouncementsJan 29, 2025
Learn about Moonlighter 2 and how it compares to the original 👀

Greetings travellers, Will is back on an adventuring path, and with Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, the Digital Sun team is taking the beloved shopkeeping adventure to bold new heights. From deeper roguelike mechanics to vibrant, colourfu…

Community AnnouncementsJan 23, 2025
Watch the developers play and talk about Moonlighter and the sequel!

Greetings, merchants! With Moolighter being currently on sale, we'd like to take this opportunity to play and talk a little about the game, and how it compares to the upcoming sequel. Check out the video: Don't forget that until February 3r…

Community AnnouncementsDec 5, 2024
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is coming to Steam in 2025!

Greetings, merchants! We are so thrilled to announce Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, the long-awaited continuation to our shopkeeping roguelite and Digital Sun’s first-ever sequel. Grab your trusty backpack, fill it with hype, and meet a …

PC GamerDec 5, 2024
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault reopens the RPG shop in 2025 with a new look

Moonlighter, the 2018 merchant RPG that found its way into my library based on art style alone, is getting a sequel. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault was revealed during today's PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, with plans to open up shop someti…

Community AnnouncementsMay 8, 2024
BUGFIX - Adding a button layout to the newsfeed

Greetings, Merchants! Yet another small hotfix has been deployed for Moonlighter, adding a button/key layout for full-screen, major announcements appearing as you open the game. Now you will see what each button/key does for the sake of mak…

Community AnnouncementsApr 12, 2024
BUGFIX - Mods are back!

Greetings, Merchants! We've just deployed a small hotfix for Moonlighter that fixes mod compatibility, which was affected by the introduction of the newsfeed. Thanks to our Discord members for bringing out this issue, and everyone for your …

Community AnnouncementsApr 12, 2024
Watch us playing Moonlighter!

Watch Israel Mallen (Communications Manager) playing nearly an hour of Moonlighter for fun. It's so nice to go back to our very first game!

Community AnnouncementsMar 25, 2024
Introducing the newsfeed! Follow us and receive this adorable birdie

Greetings, Heroes and Merchants! Look at this birdie! Want this pal in front of your shop? Follow Digital Sun on Steam, and it’ll pay you a visit!* Perhaps you’ve read about him on Moonlighter’s newsfeed, the other major addition to this up…

Community AnnouncementsMar 15, 2024
Introducing the newsfeed! Follow us and receive this adorable birdie

Greetings, Heroes and Merchants! Look at this birdie! Want this pal in front of your shop? Follow Digital Sun on Steam, and it’ll pay you a visit!* Perhaps you’ve read about him on Moonlighter’s newsfeed, the other major addition to this up…

Community AnnouncementsOct 10, 2023
Our new game, Cataclismo, is NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER!

Fellow Rynokians! It’s been a while since our last update, but there’s something HUGE we want to share with you: Our next game, Cataclismo, is now ✨ LIVE ON KICKSTARTER ✨ After Moonlighter and The Mageseeker, we’re working on a gloomy mix o…