Fabula Mortis

About Fabula Mortis

Fabula Mortis is a multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Deadghost Interactive and was released on October 27, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

Fabula Mortis is a first person shooter based on steampunk and old fairy tales.

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35%Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Unique and imaginative visual identity combining steampunk, fantasy, and gothic fairy-tale aesthetics that create a haunting and atmospheric world.
Varied and distinct character roster with different weapons, playstyles, and tactical options fostering experimentation and team composition strategies.
Smooth performance on modest hardware with enjoyable arena shooter gameplay mechanics and a satisfying mix of long-range and melee combat.

The multiplayer community is practically nonexistent, resulting in no active servers or matchmaking, making it difficult to experience intended competitive play.
Several technical issues including inconsistent hit detection, poor weapon balancing, performance stuttering, visual clipping, and sound bugs.
Lack of a single-player mode, minimal tutorialization, no meaningful progression system, and limited content (only a few maps and characters), limiting long-term engagement.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their imaginative, steampunk-fantasy aesthetic and detailed worldbuilding, creating a unique and visually captivating atmosphere reminiscent of games like Bioshock Infinite. Character models and environments are richly designed, contributing to a distinctive and immersive experience. While visually impressive, some users note that the strong graphics contrast with more standard gameplay elements.
- “Graphics, character models, atmosphere, the amount of detail and objects on the map, everything in steampunk style - this game is beautiful from the graphical side.”
- “Nice graphics (reminds me a bit of Bioshock Infinite), controls aren’t responsive enough, sound issues.”
- “Instead of embracing a grounded military aesthetic, it embraces exaggerated folklore energy, creating an atmosphere that feels imaginative, mysterious, and rooted in storybook surrealism.”
- “Aesthetically, Fabula Mortis stands out more than it plays.”
- “For those curious about experimental FPS design, indie ambition, or steampunk-fantasy aesthetics, it remains worth experiencing as a historical curiosity—a flawed but earnest attempt to reimagine what a multiplayer shooter could look like.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions
The gameplay offers a fast-paced arena shooter experience with steampunk-themed characters and diverse abilities across six classes, but it suffers from inconsistent hit detection, unbalanced weapons, and uneven map influence on character effectiveness. Minimal tutorials force players to learn through trial and error, which can be frustrating. While mechanically promising, the gameplay feels standard and occasionally disrupted by overpowered traversal skills and under-explained unique mechanics.
- “The gameplay structure centers around competitive online matches across a variety of modes and maps.”
- “On a mechanical level, Fabula Mortis plays like a traditional arena shooter—fast movement, quick time-to-kill, map control, verticality, and situational awareness are essential.”
- “The game features six character classes, each of which has its own individual mechanics and weapons.”
- “Many of its mechanics show promise, but lack refinement—hit detection can feel inconsistent, weapon balancing varies wildly between characters, and certain traversal abilities outperform others in ways that disrupt match flow.”
- “The tutorialization is minimal, leaving new players to learn mechanics through trial and error, which can be discouraging without community presence.”
- “While the graphics are very nice thanks to the Unreal Engine, the gameplay itself is standard, boring Unreal FPS.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions
Fabula Mortis generally runs smoothly on modest hardware but suffers from occasional stuttering, visual clipping, and performance issues on certain maps, reflecting limited post-launch optimization. Multiplayer performance is notably poor even on low settings, indicating room for improvement in technical stability.
- “Fabula Mortis generally runs smoothly on modest hardware, making it accessible to a wide range of systems.”
- “Performance and technical stability reflect its indie origins.”
- “However, visual clipping, occasional stuttering, and dated interface design reveal that the game was never given extended post-launch polishing.”
- “While I appreciate multiplayer-focused games including bots, the performance is dreadful even on lower settings.”
- “This game could actually be good but it was totally dead when I got to it and optimization is awful.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere blends imaginative folklore-inspired surrealism with a striking steampunk visual style, supported by sharp sound design and thematic music that creates a sense of grandeur. Its varied heroes and detailed environments offer a refreshing escape from typical shooter settings. However, limited active player presence and post-launch support hinder its long-term vibrancy.
- “Instead of embracing a grounded military aesthetic, it embraces exaggerated folklore energy, creating an atmosphere that feels imaginative, mysterious, and rooted in storybook surrealism.”
- “Sound design supports the atmosphere, with sharp weapon effects, industrial ambience, and thematic background music that gives matches a strange sense of grandeur.”
- “Graphics, character models, atmosphere, the amount of detail and objects on the map, everything in steampunk style - this game is beautiful from the graphical side.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The story aspect is praised for its imaginative, folklore-inspired atmosphere with a surreal, storybook feel, but some users note the absence of a dedicated single-player story mode, as the game primarily focuses on PvP gameplay.
- “What I feel is lacking is some kind of single-player mode aspect to the game, as in a proper story mode.”
- “What I feel is lacking is some kind of single-player mode aspect to the game, essentially a proper story mode.”
- “As far as I can tell, there is no story mode, just good old PvP.”
- “Instead of embracing a grounded military aesthetic, it embraces exaggerated folklore energy, creating an atmosphere that feels imaginative, mysterious, and rooted in storybook surrealism.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by distinctive steampunk-inspired designs featuring ornate clothing, mechanical enhancements, and retro-futuristic elements, creating a visually appealing and conceptually strong aesthetic.
- “Character designs reflect steampunk theatricality—ornate clothing, mechanical augmentations, retro-futuristic weapons, and subtle supernatural touches.”
- “Nice steampunk style with really impressive character design and a well-developed concept.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, featuring thematic background tracks that add a sense of grandeur, complemented by sharp weapon sounds and industrial ambience.
- “Sound design supports the atmosphere, with sharp weapon effects, industrial ambience, and thematic background music that gives matches a strange sense of grandeur.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users report that the game evokes strong negative emotions, including feelings of sickness caused by certain backdrops and enemies, which impact the overall emotional experience despite stable netcode.