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Released May 14, 2026 $9.99 Very Positive Counts toward your Steam games

The Island of Doctor Morose

By Square Butterfly Interactive · published by Caden Rogers

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Reviews 100 Very Positive
Players now 0 Peak today 0
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About The Island of Doctor Morose

The Island of Doctor Morose is a game tagged 2D, Cartoon and Survival Horror by Square Butterfly Interactive, released May 14, 2026. It has 100 Steam reviews (Very Positive). The Steam games most like it include The Troll & The Witch's House, Dunwich Horror and Petko and the Black Island.

A horror adventure game inspired by the art of Theodor Geisel and the works of HP Lovecraft, featuring a mixture of point and click and survival horror elements.
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Steam data

Everything Steam lists for The Island of Doctor Morose · record updated 15 hours ago

Steam store

Overview

App ID3788120
Release dateMay 14, 2026
Last change number39802631
Last record update15 hours ago

App info

App type
Game
Developer
Square Butterfly Interactive
Publisher
Caden Rogers
Steam profile
Counts toward game count and achievement totals · checked 1 day ago

Platforms

Windows Linux
Steam Deck
Unsupported

Features

2
Single-playerFamily Sharing

Prices

Price · US$9.99
On sale0 of 41regions right now
Lowest seen · US$9.99Oct 23, 2026
Checked13 hours agoin 41 regions

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Patches

Patch notes

17
  1. Sep 12, 2026 Missing EXE file for Linux and Windows

    The missing exe bug should no longer affect players on Windows or Linux. If you previously used the workaround involving moving the game's exe file into a different folder, please ensure that you move the file back into the proper TIODM fo…

  2. Sep 4, 2026 Missing executable file fix - Fingers crossed!

    This is a quick fix to an error some users have reported involving the game failing to load up and giving you a 'missing executable file' error. If it does not fix the problem, expect a new fix within the next 24 hours.

  3. Aug 31, 2026 Version 1.1.1 is now live for Windows!

    See previous post for full patch notes, but TLDR; we fixed some annoying bugs and softlocks! Thanks for sticking with us while we improve the game!

  4. Aug 31, 2026 The Island of Doctor Morose Ver. 1.1.1 is now Live!

    Linux users get the update first this time! Windows build will go live in a few minutes! THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE WORK OUT THE KINKS, AND THANK YOU ALL FOR CONTINUING TO REPORT THE BUGS SO THAT WE CAN FIX THEM! Here's what's up in…

  5. Jul 18, 2026 Version 1.1.0 hotfixes for linux

    see windows update patch notes for full breakdown!

  6. Jul 18, 2026 Hotfixes for Version 1.1.0

    -Fixed a bug where several randomly animating 'Bzzt' words would randomly spawn in the new boss room -Added hints to make Fleshamarizer battle more understandable (click Howard or the electrodes for clues!)

  7. Jul 17, 2026 Version 1.1.0 Awakens At Last! (Major Update!)

    Welcome to The Island of Doctor Morose, Version 1.1.0! This MAJOR UPDATE adds new rooms, a brand new hint system, and a new encounter with Nessie!We take your feedback very seriously, and after noticing that some puzzles might be a little …

  8. Jul 17, 2026 Linux 1.1.0 is now live!

    Check the windows version post for full patch notes and keep an eye out for the update post coming in the next hour or so!

  9. Jul 17, 2026 Version 1.1.0 is finally here! (Windows Version)

    The full extent of the update will be revealed in a news update on our Steam page soon! But, the short and sweet of the update is this: The Fleshamarizer now has its own game over text for the chase sequence which it does not share with th…

  10. May 26, 2026 The Island of Doctor Morose Bug Fixes Update (Version 1.0.7)

    Small fixes ahead of preparations for Version 1.1.0, which will add some things to the game. For now, fixes include: -A (fingers crossed) fix for the Black Screen of Death bug, which was affecting some players -A fix to a bug which made a …

  11. May 26, 2026 Linux Update 1.0.7

    Full patch notes coming alongside the release of the Windows version in a few minutes.

  12. May 20, 2026 Linux players now have access to version 1.0.6

    Enjoy the new update, guys!

Builds

2
BuildBranchUpdated
25273684publicSep 12, 2026
23420840linuxMay 26, 2026

Packages & DLC

DLCs

1
IDNamePrice (US)
4877700 Not on the store yet —

Depots

Depots

3
IDNameSystemsSizeDownloadManifest
3788121 — Windows 1.20 GB 1.06 GB 2378565125532622264
3788122 — Linux 1.18 GB 1.05 GB 9218157488147318801
4877700 — DLC 4877700 All — — —

Branches

2
BranchBuildUpdatedAccess
public 25273684 Sep 12, 2026 Open
linux linux version of the game 23420840 May 26, 2026 Open

Configuration

Install foldersteamapps/common/The Island of Doctor Morose

Launch options

2
ExecutableArgumentsSystemsDescription
TIDM.exe Windows
TIDM-DEMO-Linux.x86_64 Linux · 64-bit

Achievements

Achievements2919 hidden
Most unlocked0.1%All For Nothing
Rarest0%And Then God Feared Howard

Global unlock rate

share of players who have it
  • All For Nothing Hidden achievement 0.1%
  • I Know Who I Am Hidden achievement 0.1%
  • Never The Same Hidden achievement 0.1%
  • Endless Suffering Howard has died every possible way...What on earth's wrong with you? Are you okay? 0.1%
  • No, Thank You You won't take handouts, so neither will he! When you're offered upgrades, you just leave them be. 0.1%
  • I Reject Your Modern Medicine Get the best ending, but do not heal once. Howard's not tasting these fruits, no, not once! 0.1%
  • And So It Begins Before you can venture away from the nest, we need to ensure you can pass this first test! 0%
  • Dude, I Got A Arm! Hidden achievement 0%
  • Too Much Of A Good Thing Hidden achievement 0%
  • Therapy Cat Give up the items, give all that you can! For the blue cat is fond of this brave little man. 0%
  • An Eye For An Eye See madness, his mother, and then find another. 0%
  • Dishonest Exchange Hidden achievement 0%
  • Safe At Last Hidden achievement 0%
  • Howard Plunkett: ReAnimator Hidden achievement 0%
  • In A While, Mr. Dile Hidden achievement 0%
  • Bug Off! There's something that's gone very wrong in the lab... Now do what you must in this place rather drab. 0%
  • Short Circuit Shut it down, man in brown! 0%
  • And Then Howard Saw God Hidden achievement 0%
All 29 achievements
  • What Have I Done? Hidden achievement 0%
  • Rest At Last Hidden achievement 0%
  • All For Everything Hidden achievement 0%
  • Not A Reptile Fan Hidden achievement 0%
  • Speed And Power Get the best ending in under an hour. 0%
  • He Knew It All Find every note and collectible, too. Look closely Howard, you know what to do! 0%
  • Are We Not Men?! Hidden achievement 0%
  • A Watched Clock Never Chimes Hidden achievement 0%
  • A Resident Of Carcosa Hidden achievement 0%
  • And Then God Saw Howard Hidden achievement 0%
  • And Then God Feared Howard Hidden achievement 0%

News

  1. Jan 2, 2026 · Community Announcements The Island of Doctor Morose Launches May 15, 2026!

    The release date for The Island of Doctor Morose has been revealed, and you all showed up to check it out! We can't thank you enough for that, and can't wait for May 15! As noted before, the demo had…

  2. Oct 27, 2025 · Community Announcements Next Fest Demo Post Mortem!

    Thank you for playing the Next Fest beta demo!! For those wondering, yes! We are reading your comments, and we're hard at work making sure they are addressed!This is our first game, so there's a ton …

  3. Oct 8, 2025 · Community Announcements Version 0.1.0 is finally here!

    The very first update for The Island of Doctor Morose Demo is here, and it does not disappoint! We’ve got a TON of quality of life and gameplay updates, as well as a ton of polishing and audio update…

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