Explore the mythical world of Folk Hero, a rogue-lite action-slasher by Chudo-Yudo Games and Targem Games. Battle mythical creatures, unlock secrets, and challenge your skills in a world where legends come to life. One life, one try—can you survive?
This action-slasher, developed by Chudo-Yudo Games and Targem Games, combines intense rogue-lite gameplay with a rich, ever-changing island environment.
You’ll face mythical creatures, hunt for treasures, and craft powerful weapon and artifact combinations—but be warned: there's no second chance! One life, one try. Do you have the skills to survive and become a true folk hero?
Set in a rich Slavic fantasy universe, Folk Hero transports players to the mysterious island of Buyan, where legends like Leshy, Domovoy, and Rusalka come to life. Experience dynamic gameplay as you fight to uncover the secrets behind mythical events threatening the land.
Souls-Like Combat System: Master fluid, responsive controls to launch fast, powerful attacks, block, dash, and parry your way through intense battles. Every move counts as you fight to survive.
Unique Enemies and Bosses: Each enemy presents a new challenge, with distinct fighting styles and behavior. Defeat powerful bosses that test your skills and strategic thinking.
Build Variety: Mix character classes, elemental runes, and weapons to create powerful builds. Experiment with different combinations to unlock unique weapon abilities and dominate your foes.
Procedurally Generated Levels: Every run is unique with procedurally generated biomes, including the Mysterious Forest, Swamp, Wasteland, and Koschei’s Castle. Each location holds hidden secrets waiting to be discovered.
Multiple Endings: Unravel the mystery of the island through varied storylines and experiment with different choices to unlock all possible endings.
Permanent Death: Folk Hero raises the stakes with a one-life-per-run system. If your hero dies, they remain on the island forever. However, earned points persist and can be used to upgrade future heroes and abilities.
Friendly Fire: Turn your enemies against each other! Trigger them to attack one another to conserve your health and gain an advantage in battle.
Pixel Art Visuals: Beautiful retro-inspired pixel art and animations immerse players in the magical world of Slavic folklore, capturing the essence of classic games with a modern twist.
Inspired by hit rogue-lites like Hades, Curse of the Dead Gods, Binding of Isaac, Dead Cells, and Risk of Rain, Folk Hero brings a fresh take on the genre with its Slavic fantasy setting, strategic combat, and ever-evolving gameplay. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned veteran of rogue-likes, Folk Hero delivers a thrilling, high-stakes adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat with every run. One life, one try—are you ready to become a true folk hero?