Hand of Fate
Released Feb 2015
Deckbuilding comes to life in Hand of Fate! An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it! In a cabin at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate.
89% positive · 11K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
Hand of Fate launched out of Early Access on February 17, 2015. Following launch, Defiant Development released two pieces of paid DLC — the soundtrack (March 2, 2015) and the Wildcards expansion (April 17, 2015). Both items in the store's DLC listing are marked as released, and no unreleased DLC exists.
On February 18, 2025 — the game's ten-year anniversary — the developer published a retrospective post explicitly stating that "Defiant is no longer developing new titles," confirming that Hand of Fate is fully complete with no further content planned.
On July 22, 2026, a new studio called Spitfire Interactive (formed by Defiant alumni) launched a separate game, Hand of Fate: Hordes, into Steam Early Access. A post that same day acknowledged that "when Defiant Development closed its doors," the original series was uncertain. This confirms Defiant's closure and that the original Hand of Fate game is finished. Hand of Fate: Hordes is an entirely separate title and does not represent continued development of this game.
Evidence
Spitfire Interactive (formed by Defiant alumni) launches Hand of Fate: Hordes into Early Access, referencing that 'when Defiant Development closed its doors' the series' future was uncertain. Confirms Defiant's closure and that this is a separate successor title.
Ten-year anniversary post from Defiant Development explicitly states 'Defiant is no longer developing new titles,' confirming the studio has ceased active development.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Defiant Development
Achievements
53
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
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"Words fail me at describing just how seamlessly Defiant Development managed to blend the tailored experience aspect of deck building games with the hack-and-slash excitement of action-RPGs." - The Escapist
"If you are a fan of either old school adventure books, Gauntlet from its glory days, collectible card games, Rogue or just general fantasy, this game is for you" - Gamestyle 9/10
"Whether you are a CCG veteran or not, you need to play this game…right now!" - Godisageek 9/10
"Defiant Development’s newest project feels like playing a customizable card game, Dungeons & Dragons, and Batman: Arkham Asylum all at the same time; if that idea doesn’t excite you, then I have no idea what will." Gaming Union 9/10
An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it!
Beyond the thirteen gates at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate. Hand of Fate is a hybrid roguelike/action-RPG/deck builder, in which the player builds a set of cards into a deck, which is then used to deal out the dungeon floors through which they adventure. Upon entering a combat, all of the cards the player has collected fly into their hands as fully modeled 3D assets, and combat begins.
Build your deck, enter the world of Hand of Fate, and prepare to face the Ace of Skulls.
Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller (or equivalent) is recommended.
"Words fail me at describing just how seamlessly Defiant Development managed to blend the tailored experience aspect of deck building games with the hack-and-slash excitement of action-RPGs." - The Escapist
"If you are a fan of either old school adventure books, Gauntlet from its glory days, collectible card games, Rogue or just general fantasy, this game is for you" - Gamestyle 9/10
"Whether you are a CCG veteran or not, you need to play this game…right now!" - Godisageek 9/10
"Defiant Development’s newest project feels like playing a customizable card game, Dungeons & Dragons, and Batman: Arkham Asylum all at the same time; if that idea doesn’t excite you, then I have no idea what will." Gaming Union 9/10
Deckbuilding Comes to Life In hand Of Fate!
An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it!
Beyond the thirteen gates at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate. Hand of Fate is a hybrid roguelike/action-RPG/deck builder, in which the player builds a set of cards into a deck, which is then used to deal out the dungeon floors through which they adventure. Upon entering a combat, all of the cards the player has collected fly into their hands as fully modeled 3D assets, and combat begins.
Build your deck, enter the world of Hand of Fate, and prepare to face the Ace of Skulls.
Key Features
- Tabletop card game brought to vivid life.
- A unique take on roguelike gameplay.
- Visceral action-RPG combat.
- Game changing gear and items make every play through unique.
- Hundreds of encounters, items, armor, weapons, artifacts, and mysteries to unlock.
- Unique deck building mechanics let you customise your own adventure, as you seek to defeat the Jack, Queen and King of each suit.
Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller (or equivalent) is recommended.
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Last evaluated Aug 8, 2026
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