The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria

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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.

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Developer:
Free Range Games
Publisher:
North Beach Games
Engine:
Unreal Engine 4
Release date:
27 August 2024
Recent Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (87)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (6534)

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Description

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…

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor:
Intel® Core i5 (Quad Core or better)
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
DirectX:
Version 12
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
20 GB available space
Additional Notes:
SSD Recommended

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor:
Intel® Core™ i7 (6 Core or better)
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060
DirectX:
Version 12
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
20 GB available space
Additional Notes:
SSD Recommended

User reviews

Gvr
Not recommended | 30 May 2026
41.8h played

Some really weird decisions made by the devs with this game. If you are a LOTR fan, it really immerses you into the lore and atmosphere of the universe. Unfortunatelly, this is where it all ends. - The game has

Helpful: 5
Cyro
Recommended | 03 Jun 2026
210h played

played this game since release. Mainly stuck to story and with the expansion the factions as well. Havent played in 2-3 months. Can we get an update? I want to come back but theres nothing pulling me to play.

Helpful: 0
Brohamed
Recommended | 01 Jun 2026
131h played

Loads of fun if you like exploring. The core of this game's progression is getting deeper into the mountain's caves to get better materials to make better equipment. Also a lot of little things that make it really

Helpful: 0
VooDooU
Not recommended | 01 Jun 2026
56.1h played

Preface: I got the game from Humble Choice. I enjoyed it for a bit and purchased the expansion pack. I regret doing so because the dwarves I rescued don't do a whole lot except for the gatherer who does take care of the

Helpful: 1
York Lord
Not recommended | 25 May 2026
49.8h played

I really wanted to like this game. It was a lot better back before all of the DLCs (they didn't make it worse just establish the time frame). Things that are good: The music/singing is amazing. Item/tech progression

Helpful: 1
Broockle
Recommended | 30 May 2026
34.9h played

Let's get the good out of the way first. It is faithful to LotR, tho it doesn't exactly add anything new, or have a narrative of any kind. Weapon crafting progression is very cool, planting crops works great, building

Helpful: 1