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Hero of Fate is a smooth and fun "rougue" game with "survivor" as the core gameplay. You will receive various tasks or meet unexpected events under monsters surrounded, and you can also recruit partners or battle alone. In this fantasy world, go to experience a exciting and unpredictable adventure!

Hero of Fate is a real-time with pause, rts and choices matter game developed by Planescape Game Studio and published by Wise Games.
Released on September 01st 2023 is available only on Windows in 3 languages: English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 536 reviews of which 433 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Hero of Fate into these genres:

Real-Time with Pause RTS Choices Matter Choose Your Own Adventure Rogue-lite Survival Fantasy Bullet Hell Lore-Rich Singleplayer Story Rich Action RPG Shoot 'Em Up Indie Action Roguelike Deckbuilder 2D Pixel Graphics Strategy Vampire

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System requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x86/x64
Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual core
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: Any

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Dec. 2025

Hero of Fate is a roguelike action game that embraces unpredictability as its defining identity, offering a series of fast, combat-driven runs shaped by random encounters, shifting skill combinations, and the gradual assembly of a small adventuring party. Rather than leaning on narrative structure or cinematic presentation, the game focuses on the moment-to-moment loop of survival, experimentation, and adaptation. Each run begins with a choice of character class, and as you progress you gather companions who grow into a team of fighters, spellcasters, or hybrid units, capped off by the possibility of acquiring an angelic ally with supportive abilities. This system allows every attempt to feel different, encouraging you to test various elemental combinations and tactical approaches as you make your way through an increasingly hostile world. The elemental system provides much of the game’s variety. Each character and companion can wield skills tied to different elements—fire, ice, thunder, poison, darkness, holy magic, and others—and the way these skills interact often determines the shape of your run. Sometimes you stumble into a synergy so effective that your party slices through enemies with ease; other times, the randomized offerings create awkward or underpowered builds that force you into cautious play. This is the nature of Hero of Fate: the thrill comes equally from clever planning and from adapting when fate hands you something completely unexpected. Boss encounters, random events, and shifting enemy patterns reinforce this sense of constant change, making repeated playthroughs feel lively even when the larger world structure remains familiar. Companion management adds a layer of strategy that distinguishes Hero of Fate from more solitary roguelikes. You slowly assemble a group of allies, each with their own elemental strengths, roles, and upgrade paths, and arranging the right balance of offensive pressure, crowd control, and support skills can dramatically affect your success. Choosing when to invest in new abilities, how to position your team, and which elements to prioritize gives the game a tactical dimension that encourages experimentation. The satisfaction of gradually shaping a mismatched group of recruits into a capable force adds a sense of progression that persists across runs. The presentation is modest but functional, with clean, simple visuals that communicate enemy types, elemental effects, and battlefield chaos without overwhelming the screen. The game’s system requirements are low, reflecting its indie nature and making it accessible to a wide range of players. While the graphics are not the centerpiece, they serve the experience well enough, allowing the focus to remain on the interplay of skills, party composition, and moment-to-moment decision-making. The audio design follows a similar philosophy—serviceable, unobtrusive, and focused on reinforcing combat feedback rather than crafting an atmospheric narrative. However, this simplicity also highlights the game’s more noticeable shortcomings. Technical issues can interrupt the flow, especially in later stages or in content tied to additional expansions. Players have reported frame drops, inconsistent performance, and occasional visual stuttering that can make intense battles harder to manage. In a game dependent on quick reactions and steady flow, these disruptions can feel more pronounced than they might in a slower, more methodical RPG. The reliance on randomness, while core to the design, can also lead to runs that feel uneven or unfair, with some attempts offering abundant power and others leaving you starved for useful upgrades. Hero of Fate also offers little in the way of story beyond flavor text and scattered event prompts. Those hoping for worldbuilding, character depth, or a meaningful overarching plot will find the experience sparse. The game is built for repeat runs, not for narrative immersion, and the fate events—while entertaining—rarely evolve into anything that deepens the world or links your journeys together. The emotional attachment comes from your builds and your team, not from storytelling or lore. Despite these limitations, Hero of Fate succeeds in delivering a fast, replayable action roguelike that encourages experimentation and rewards creative combinations. It offers satisfying bursts of combat, an engaging party-building loop, and a steady flow of fresh attempts shaped by chance and strategic choices. While rough edges and technical quirks may frustrate some players, especially those seeking a polished or story-driven RPG, the game holds appeal for fans of chaotic, run-based action who enjoy overcoming unpredictability with clever planning and adaptability. In its best moments, Hero of Fate captures the excitement of forging your destiny out of randomness, turning each run into a distinct story shaped not by scripted plotlines but by the choices you make and the luck you encounter along the way. Rating: 7/10

Sept. 2025

great game

Jan. 2025

Brings me back to the Kongregate and Newgrounds days, when websites like that, were littered with 2d games like these. Nostalgic and easy to pick up and enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hero of Fate is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.

Hero of Fate is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 2.99€ on Steam.

Hero of Fate received 433 positive votes out of a total of 536 achieving a rating of 7.61.

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Hero of Fate was developed by Planescape Game Studio and published by Wise Games.

Hero of Fate is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Hero of Fate is not playable on MacOS.

Hero of Fate is not playable on Linux.

Hero of Fate is a single-player game.

There are 2 DLCs available for Hero of Fate. Explore additional content available for Hero of Fate on Steam.

Hero of Fate does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Hero of Fate does not support Steam Remote Play.

Hero of Fate is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Hero of Fate.

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