Worth buying? What 300 Steam reviews say.Worth buying? Here’s what 300 Steam reviews actually say.
$29.99
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A short, atmospheric, rough-edged Souls-like with a standout Harden mechanic. Skip it if you want smooth combat, reliable healing, clear navigation, or Mortal Shell 2's polish.
Great for
Souls fans who want a short, atmospheric, slow-paced game with unique ideas, ideally bought on sale
Main risk
Clunky combat, a confusing swamp hub and scarce healing can make the opening hours miserable
Mentioned in ~1 in 3 positive reviews
“The "Harden" ability — turning to stone mid-attack to absorb a hit and counter — is genuinely fresh, and the Shell system lets you possess different warriors with distinct playstyles”
Steam review · 9.7 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 4 positive reviews
“There is something special about Mortal Shell. The music, ambience and vibe are all top notch.”
Steam review · 39.6 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 9 positive reviews
“It's not very long (12-15 hours), but that's a plus in my eyes because it doesn't overstay its welcome.”
Steam review · 18 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 13 positive reviews
“The combat feels heavy and impactful, and the cinematic camera style gives it a unique identity.”
Steam review · 13.8 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 13 positive reviews
“It's running very stable. I had no crash during the whole playtime.”
Steam review · 44.2 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 15 positive reviews
“I'd read several reviews that recommend this as a good souls-like to start with for newbies and I would definitely agree with that!”
Steam review · 14 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 4 negative reviews
“This game has the worst camera I've ever experienced, and there's nothing you can do to stop it from automatically re-centering every time you move”
Steam review · 0.8 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 4 negative reviews
“Falgrim's level design made me quit. Zero visual distinction, too many paths.”
Steam review · 2.3 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 negative reviews
“There is only a single strategy. Running heavy -> harden -> dodge and wait for harden to recharge. Repeat. That's it, that's the whole game.”
Steam review · 11.5 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 8 negative reviews
“Scarce mushrooms that you rarely find and heal an unsatisfactory amount of health.”
Steam review · 3.5 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 9 negative reviews
“The timing for parry feels somewhere between speed of light and extinction age of dinosaurs.”
Steam review · 3.7 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 11 negative reviews
“the hitboxes are horrendous. If you get touched by the opponents body (not their weapon) it can sometimes register as a hit and deal damage.”
Steam review · 5.3 h played ↗
From the Steam store page
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+ Cute, charming heroine
− Clunky controls and unreliable hitboxes/dodging
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+ Morrowind and King's Field love letter
− Poor performance and optimization
analyzed 23 h ago
+ Stunning art direction and atmosphere
− Poor, buggy final boss and weak late bosses
analyzed 1 d ago
+ Secret-filled exploration and level design
− Clunky, punishing combat
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