Morbus: The Burden of the Apothecary

Morbus is a top-down plague simulation RPG set in a living medieval tapestry. You play the last apothecary of plague-ridden medieval Berlin: treat the sick, contain the outbreak, and navigate the politics of factions who'd sooner see you burn.

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Features

A 2D top-down plague simulation in a town that lives and dies around you
Treat patients with historical methods such as bloodletting and cupping
A faction reputation system: whom you help decides who stands with you
Multiple endings shaped by your choices
An art style inspired by medieval tapestries
Learn new treatments and unlock new tools as you progress

Screenshots

Morbus: The Burden of the Apothecary screenshot: treating a patient by bloodletting

Morbus: The Burden of the Apothecary screenshot: the plague doctor in a dialogue on a tapestry field

Details

Developer & publisher: Introverse Interactive (Viktor Pekar)
Platform: Windows, Steam Deck
Release: to be announced
Demo: planned for Q1 2027
Store: Morbus: The Burden of the Apothecary on Steam

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