Moss: The Forgotten Relic opens a storybook and drops you inside it. You guide Quill, a small and impossibly brave mouse, through the ruins of a fallen kingdom being slowly swallowed by nature — solving puzzles woven into the landscape and protecting her from things far bigger than she is. It’s a puzzle-adventure on Steam and consoles, and for the first time, Quill’s journey doesn’t require a VR headset.
At a Glance
- Release Date: Released
- Genre: Adventure, Puzzle, Action
- Platform: PC (Steam, Steam Deck Verified), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Cost: $19.99 USD
- Developer/Publisher: Polyarc
- Store Link: Get Moss: The Forgotten Relic on Steam → | Get Moss: The Forgotten Relic on PlayStation → | Get Moss: The Forgotten Relic on Nintendo → | Get Moss: The Forgotten Relic on XBOX →
The Story
A reader finds an old book in a library. Flipping through the pages pulls them into the world inside — a mythic land marked by the ruins of an ancient realm, where a young mouse named Quill is about to set out on a journey she cannot finish alone. You’re not just watching her. You’re the presence she looks to for guidance, protection, and trust at every step. That relationship was the beating heart of the original VR games, and rebuilding it for a flat screen was the challenge Polyarc set themselves here.
Core Gameplay Features
1. Two Games, One Adventure
This is the complete saga, reassembled:
- Moss and Moss: Book II united into a single continuous experience
- Enhanced and reimagined specifically for PC and consoles
- No prior experience with the series needed — returning players will notice familiar moments rebuilt
2. Puzzles Built Into the World
The environment is the puzzle box:
- Environmental puzzles woven directly into the landscape rather than bolted on
- Hidden secrets tucked into the fallen kingdom
- Arcane forces and combat encounters between the quieter moments
3. Playable Anywhere
Accessibility was the entire reason this exists:
- Steam Deck Verified for handheld play
- Launches across Switch 1 and 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
- Same price on every platform
Who Is This For?
Two audiences, really. If you’ve heard people talk about Moss for years but never owned a headset, this is the version that was made for you — Polyarc has been open that widening access was the goal from the start. And if you played the originals in VR, this is a reimagining rather than a straight port, with moments rebuilt for a screen you’re looking at rather than a world you’re standing in. It’s also a genuinely good fit for players who want a fantasy adventure that’s warm rather than punishing; the puzzles are thoughtful, not cruel.
Pro Tip
Slow down and look around before solving. The environmental puzzles here are built into the scenery rather than presented as obvious set-pieces, which means the solution is often visible well before you realise it’s a puzzle at all. Players who sprint from objective to objective end up stuck far more often than those who take a moment to actually read the room.
