Underplayed Gems

Fallen Hero: Rebirth (2018)

Fallen Hero: Rebirth cover
Developer
Hosted Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 463 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a tense, introspective interactive novel where you navigate dual identities and forge alliances while orchestrating your rise as a telepathic supervillain.

text-basedvillain protagonistchoice-driventelepathicsuperherostory richromance optionalatmospheric

What players say

Players praise the writing and character work, especially how the story explores becoming a villain and LGBTQ+ themes. The game is short and mostly setup for a sequel, but fans find it deeply replayable and emotionally resonant, with many calling it the gold standard of interactive fiction.

Screenshots

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