Action · August 27, 2024
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ (2024)
Summoned to the Misty Mountains by Lord Gimli Lockbearer himself, you must answer the call and reclaim Moria, the legendary home beneath the mountain! You will need both your axe and your wit to survive, craft, build and explore the deep, sprawling mines. But beware, many dangers still lurk in the shadows… Set in a procedurally generated Dwarven realm of Moria, no two adventures will be alike. Journey on your own or call upon your online companions to aid you! KEY GAME FEATURES Live the story - Restore the long-lost ancient kingdom of Khazad-dûm to its former glory and recover Dwarven landmarks as the story progresses. Explore the Mines - Procedurally generated environments are filled with resources, hidden secrets, and dangers, offering a new experience every time you venture into the mines. Build the Bases - Reveal and clear new locations to create architecture on a grand scale. Get creative and construct bases from scratch or build upon the existing environment. Survive the Dark - To survive, you must conserve resources, hunt and gather for food and manage sleep, temperature, and noise levels. Craft the Tools - Craft and loot legendary armor, weapons, and tools. Rebuild legendary forges and rediscover Dwarven crafting and smithing technologies. Co-op Multiplayer: Adventure alone or band together with friends in online cooperative multiplayer. Live as a Dwarf in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth! Mine for resources Battle the Dark forces Sing Dwarven songs Pay attention to glowing weapons (the Orcs are near!) Uncover powerful enchantments Brew different kinds of ale Customize your Dwarf - beard styles included, of course! Enjoy epic voice acting - including Khuzdul! Find traces of the Fellowship And so much more…
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Open World Survival Craft · 307
- Base-Building · 303
- Dwarf · 301
- Survival · 295
- Exploration · 286
- Crafting · 277
- Online Co-Op · 273
- Building · 262
- Adventure · 245
- Action-Adventure · 179
- Open World · 173
- Multiplayer · 170
- PvE · 160
- Sandbox · 158
- RPG · 136
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 8.2k Steam reviews | Top 45% in Action |
| Positive rating | 83% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 61% |
| Concurrent peak | 370 players | Top 18% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 21 h average | Top 23% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (9)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Simplified Chinese volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Simplified Chinese
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Reception Metrics
Steam community
83%Mostly Positive · 8.2k reviews
6.8k positive · 1.4k negative
Curator recommendations
8.8k
Peak concurrent players
370
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
21h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
11h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
4h
Current engagement
Achievements
27
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 27, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Free Range Games |
| Publisher | North Beach Games |
| Base price | $14.99 -50% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 8 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Editions & Packages
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