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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

A survival crafting adventure set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth. Lead the Dwarves to reclaim Moria - mine, build, and battle through procedurally generated depths alone or with up to 8 players in co-op. It is time to return to Moria!

81%
Very Positive
DeveloperFree Range Games
PublisherNorth Beach Games
Release DateAug 27, 2024
-50%
$29.99$14.99
Peak Players8.7K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

Return to Moria is a survival-crafting game that captures the atmosphere and lore of Tolkien's world with deep sincerity, making it a treat for dedicated fans of the franchise. However, the experience is significantly hampered by technical hurdles, including a controversial requirement for Epic Games authentication for multiplayer and bugs that can impede progression. While the core building and exploration mechanics are satisfying for many, the late-game grind and DLC implementation have polarized the player base.

Pros

  • Deeply immersive atmosphere and lore that shows great respect for Tolkien's world.90%
  • Satisfying base-building mechanics that allow for extensive creative monuments.70%
  • Combat and progression systems improve and become more engaging as the game unfolds.60%
  • Significant post-launch patches have addressed many of the initial major bugs.50%
  • Strong appeal for solo players, especially with recent content updates.40%

Cons

  • Mandatory Epic Games authentication is required for multiplayer functionality, causing technical friction.90%
  • Persistent bugs and glitches, including some that can block game progression or require restarts.80%
  • Gameplay content and items are locked behind a paywalled DLC, which has frustrated the community.70%
  • Gear progression is strictly tied to exploration, which can feel restrictive and grindy over time.60%
  • The map system and loading zones are often described as clunky or poorly implemented.50%

Notable Mentions

  • The game requires a third-party Epic Games account for multiplayer even when purchased on Steam.
  • Reviewers suggest that the game's true quality only becomes apparent after the first 20 hours of play.
  • The Durin's Folk DLC is currently reported to have game-breaking bugs by several users.
Confidence: 96%
Based on the 152 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 17, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
452
Peak · last 90 days
1.5K
All-time peak
8.7K

Price

Current price
$29.99$14.99-50%
Lowest tracked
$11.99since Dec 5, 2025

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
77%
All-time positive
81%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews12.6K
Positive: 10.2K (81%)Negative: 2.4K (19%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

23%

Dev Response Rate

59h

Avg Playtime at Review

73%

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