Hero's Descent (2021)
- Developer
- Dan Marchand
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Indie, RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 11 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.0 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
Playing Hero's Descent feels like a frantic, high-stakes race against the clock where every second and every decision matters as you juggle combat and escape.
time pressurestrategictenseretroturn-basedpunishingfast-pacedtactical
What players say
Players describe a turn-based roguelike where a strict time limit rewards speed with experience, creating a frantic pace. The difficulty is high, especially against late-area enemies and bosses, and opinions split on whether the procedural generation creates meaningful content or makes speedrunning pointless.
Screenshots
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