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Hand of Fate: Hordes

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2026

Should you play it?

HAND OF FATE: HORDES is a dark-fantasy bullet heaven auto-shooter powered by your strategic deckbuilding mastery. Survive the horde, forge your build, and unleash devastating attacks to escape a netherworld beyond the 13th Gate. Thrive in chaos!

What works

  • Unique blend of hand of fate narrative and bullet heaven gameplay
  • Strong metaprogression and unlock systems
  • Engaging dark fantasy atmosphere and narration
  • Varied hero archetypes and strategic depth
  • Good value for early access price

Things to keep in mind

  • Early access bugs and balance issues
  • Repetitive and maze-like level design
  • Interruptions disrupt gameplay flow
  • Limited deckbuilding and content at launch
  • Some players find combat and progression frustrating

What to play next

Top picks

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  • Deck of Ashes

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More relaxing

Games that feels like Hand of Fate: Hordes but with a more relaxing feel

  • Tiny Rogues

  • Escape From Duckov

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Hand of Fate: Hordes: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 05/08/2026