Underplayed Gems

Hand of Fate 2 (2017)

Hand of Fate 2 cover
Developer
Defiant Development
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 5,796 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A strategic card-based dungeon crawl where each draw feels like a high-stakes gamble in a dark fantasy world.

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What players say

Players praise the writing, sound design, and the choose-your-own-adventure style that improves on the first game. Many call the combat the weakest part, with issues like dodge interruption and no invincibility during finishers. Unlocks and hidden quests can feel grindy.

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