Dwerve Creator Unveils Dark Cosmic Fantasy Tactics RPG Myths from the Maw

Independent developer Half Human Games (Dwerve) has officially announced Myths from the Maw, an ambitious dark cosmic fantasy strategy RPG heading to PC via Steam. Drawing thematic inspiration from Dante’s Inferno, the upcoming title places players in command of a mercenary warband exploring a colossal fallen star-fortress. The studio has confirmed that a crowdfunding campaign will officially launch on Kickstarter in early 2027, allowing community backers to help fund the game’s final development push ahead of launch.

How Does the Sin and Corruption System Work in Myths from the Maw?

At the core of Myths from the Maw is a morality mechanics engine driven by the Seven Deadly Sins. As mercenaries delve deeper into the grotesque corridors of the Maw, they accumulate corruption points through blood sacrifices to alien deities, narrative dilemmas, failed stat checks, and combat decisions.

• Sinful Behavioral Traits: When corruption crosses critical thresholds, mercenaries develop permanent behavioral traits that alter gameplay during expeditions, camp activities, and battle encounters. For example, greedy mercenaries steal party gold, gluttonous fighters automatically devour rations, and prideful soldiers ignore tactical commands.
• Cult Conversion and Revenge: If a mercenary’s corruption fully consumes their soul, they abandon your warband to join the hostile Cult of the Maw. Players will later encounter these former allies as boss enemies on future runs, offering a chance for vengeance.
• Bloodmarks and Frenzy: Sacrificing party health at altars grants ungodly Bloodmarks like Wrathful Onslaught and Voracious Hunger. Filling the in-battle Bloodthirst Meter triggers a frenzy state that temporarily amplifies these dark powers.

What Are the Turn-Based Tactical Combat Features in Myths from the Maw?

Myths from the Maw delivers grid-based, highly strategic turn-based combat built around spatial positioning, area-of-effect (AOE) hit grids, and environmental interaction.

• Complex AOE Skill Patterns: Every weapon attack and magical ability features a distinct geometric threat pattern. Players must maneuver allies to avoid friendly fire while maximizing damage output against rival warbands.
• Positional Relocation Skills: Abilities such as Swift Strike and Jump Smash allow units to attack while changing tile positions in a single action, enabling unexpected flank plays.
• Battlefield Manipulation: Players can push, pull, blind, or immobilize targets to force enemies into environmental hazards like mechanical saws, explosive pods, and sentient tentacles.
• Deep Party Customization: Theorycraft custom teams choosing from 12 distinct fantasy races and 20 classes, including the Shadow Knight, Sword Dancer, and Witch Hunter.

Tactics enthusiasts can add Myths from the Maw to their Steam Wishlist today and track updates ahead of the 2027 Kickstarter campaign launch.