Raleigh-based developer Villain Games has officially announced the exciting new poker-based roguelike RPG adventure game titled Hero’s Hand, set to launch in 2026. This highly anticipated game will be available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Combining elements from poker, RPGs, and roguelites, Hero’s Hand promises a wild and engaging single-player adventure.
In Hero’s Hand, players will step into the role of the Knight of Spades, embarking on a quest to build their reputation across the enchanting land of Carduia. As you navigate through the game, you will face off against a variety of maniacal monsters. Players will move around a board to collect cards, aiming to form the strongest poker hands possible with the cards they are dealt.
The game offers a unique experience each time you play, blending your strategies, fortunes, items, weapons, and armor into a one-of-a-kind run. Your ultimate goal is to thwart larger and more formidable creatures in your quest to confront death and save the world!
Hero’s Hand comes packed with an array of exciting features that enhance gameplay and player engagement:
Poker-Based Combat – Choose your cards wisely! Players can form spirit weapons using different hand types to defeat a diverse array of monsters, each wielding their own unique powers. Powerful Weapons and Armor – Throughout the Realm, players can discover powerful items known as relics. These artifacts enhance your build through dynamic interactions but acquiring them may come at a higher cost than just gold. RPG Leveling System – Every run is significant as players level up their characters, unlocking additional inventory slots, starting gold, and crazier Fortune buffs while upgrading spirit weapons. The more you play, the more options will become available. Explore Cardunia’s Backlore – Engage in choose-your-own-adventure style mini-quests to solve mysteries and puzzles, acquiring rare items and fortunes that cannot be purchased in stores. Thorough exploration is key to completing your “Carduniapedia.”Hero’s Hand continues to evolve with numerous features to keep players hooked:
Four unique characters, each with individual abilities. A cross-run RPG leveling system that promotes enjoyable progression. Over 180 Fortunes that enhance your characters. More than 60 Scrolls and Potions to aid in combat. Over 60 distinct combat encounters. 30+ lore-infused mystery spots to explore via choose-your-own-adventure gameplay. Randomized runs that ensure the game stays fresh and exhilarating, with updates expected to introduce even more content!To get a glimpse of what’s in store, be sure to check out the announcement trailer below!
Hero’s Hand represents an innovative merging of genres, offering players a unique blend of poker strategy, RPG elements, and roguelike mechanics. With its scheduled release in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, fans of these genres should keep an eye out for further updates from Villain Games as they prepare for this exciting adventure in Carduia.
