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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 11 or 12 compatible graphics card with the latest drivers Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Hand of Fate: Hordes

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Released July 22, 2026
sample: 312 reviews posted after launch (131 AI-classified)
76/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 80 % · 312 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 76% positive vs 79% overall (107 recent reviews)
11,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Deckbuilding meets roguelike in a way players can’t get enough of, with over a third logging double-digit playtime before launch. Yet the same session can stutter in a way that grinds momentum to a halt.

What it's about: HAND OF FATE: HORDES est un bullet heaven de dark fantasy où votre maîtrise du deckbuilding détermine votre survie. Survivez aux hordes, forgez votre build et déchaînez des attaques dévastatrices pour fuir le monde des ombres au-delà de la Treizième Porte. Prospérez dans le chaos !

In-game

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« An excellent return to the Hand of Fate universe and a lovely evolution of the Bullet Heaven genre. Please buy this game. It's the only way we're getting hand of fate 3. I beg you. I need this. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 47 h played2
« Vraiment très heureux de revoir la licence , j'avais adoré les deux premiers opus . Hand of Fate: Hordes revient sous une forme de survival / roguelike que j'affectionne particulièrement . J'ai très hâte de voir le résultat final . »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 24 h played
« jeu sympa ça se joue tranquillou , par contre avec manette car on ne peut pas configurer les touches . »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« Keeps that original Hand Of Fate vibe with the cards, minigames, and the sexy narrator. On top of that you get an addicting gameplay loop with rarity colors and slot machine elements. What more do you need? »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 27 h played
« Hooked. Loved Hand of Fate 1/2 and loving Hordes »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 9 h played
« Waited for them to add autoaim. After adding that this game became enjoyable with mouse and keyboard. Is it perfect? Absolutelty no. But its a solid combination of cards and monster killing. Interested to see what more they will bring. :) »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 7 h played
« Ne pas pouvoir configurer les touches en 2026... ça promet. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played11
« The game pauses every 5 seconds, to interrupt your play, with never-ending text. It gets annoying. Imagine if you played Vampire Survivors, and I sat next to your keyboard, and randomly hit the Escape key every 5-10 seconds. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« This game sucks man. not fun, not satisfying. It's like Deep Rock Survivors but worse »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« Too stop and start for me. Doesn't feel like you gain momentum or settle into a rhythm. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played
« you start as ♥♥♥♥. your gear is ♥♥♥♥. you will stay ♥♥♥♥. nice curve my friends... demo was such a chill slow methodical experience. competed 5. world just now. why exactly do i pay money to feel ♥♥♥♥? »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« A refreshing addition to the Survivors genre, and with a delightful HoF twist ! Plays great on handhelds. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played

In players' words

« An excellent return to the Hand of Fate universe and a lovely evolution of the Bullet Heaven genre. Please buy this game. It's the only way we're getting hand of fate 3. I beg you. I need this. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 47 h played2
« Ne pas pouvoir configurer les touches en 2026... ça promet. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played11
« Vraiment très heureux de revoir la licence , j'avais adoré les deux premiers opus . Hand of Fate: Hordes revient sous une forme de survival / roguelike que j'affectionne particulièrement . J'ai très hâte de voir le résultat final . »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 24 h played
« The game pauses every 5 seconds, to interrupt your play, with never-ending text. It gets annoying. Imagine if you played Vampire Survivors, and I sat next to your keyboard, and randomly hit the Escape key every 5-10 seconds. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« jeu sympa ça se joue tranquillou , par contre avec manette car on ne peut pas configurer les touches . »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« This game sucks man. not fun, not satisfying. It's like Deep Rock Survivors but worse »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« Keeps that original Hand Of Fate vibe with the cards, minigames, and the sexy narrator. On top of that you get an addicting gameplay loop with rarity colors and slot machine elements. What more do you need? »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 27 h played
« Too stop and start for me. Doesn't feel like you gain momentum or settle into a rhythm. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played
« Hooked. Loved Hand of Fate 1/2 and loving Hordes »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 9 h played
« you start as ♥♥♥♥. your gear is ♥♥♥♥. you will stay ♥♥♥♥. nice curve my friends... demo was such a chill slow methodical experience. competed 5. world just now. why exactly do i pay money to feel ♥♥♥♥? »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« Waited for them to add autoaim. After adding that this game became enjoyable with mouse and keyboard. Is it perfect? Absolutelty no. But its a solid combination of cards and monster killing. Interested to see what more they will bring. :) »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 7 h played
« A refreshing addition to the Survivors genre, and with a delightful HoF twist ! Plays great on handhelds. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
74 % pos · n=124
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=33
Content / longevity
53 % pos · n=30
Interface / UX
35 % pos · n=23
Graphics / art
87 % pos · n=15
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=14
Performance
58 % pos · n=12
Value for money
88 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay124921220
Story / writing332913
Content / longevity3016410
Interface / UX238213
Graphics / art151311
Audio / music141400
Performance12714
Value for money8701
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 9.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.

🪤 60 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
50 % (n=74)
2-10h
85 % (n=104)
10-25h
92 % (n=98)
>25h
97 % (n=36)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 14,7 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Deckbuilding shines brightest: 92 positive mentions out of 124 praise its strategic depth and replayability.
  • The story anchors every run: 29 positive mentions out of 33 hail the narrative and narrator.
  • Audio and ambiance seal the mood: 14 positive mentions out of 14 call the sound design flawless.
  • Long-form engagement pays off: players logging over 25 hours rate it 97 % positive.

Weaknesses

  • UI frustrates more than it helps: 13 negative mentions out of 23 flag clunky menus and controls.
  • Content cuts deeper than bugs: 10 negative mentions out of 30 complain about missing enemies or items.
  • Early framerate dips linger: 4 mentions of stuttering and optimization issues, though rarely a deal-breaker.

Who is it for?

Deckbuilding and roguelike fans hunting fresh twists will love the mix of strategy and survival. Those who prioritize smooth performance and a complete content slate may want to wait for patches.

Is Hand of Fate: Hordes worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 80% of 312 Steam reviews are positive (player score 76/100). Most-praised strength: Deckbuilding shines brightest. Current price: 11,99€.

Verdict

An 80 % Very Positive score shows most players are hooked by the blend of narrative and deckbuilding depth. Tighten the UI and fill the roster, and this could climb even higher before launch.

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