Heads Will Roll
Released Sep 2021
Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you taste the life of a medieval soldier.
75% positive · 184 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Steam $4.99
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Evaluation
Heads Will Roll originally launched in September 2021 and received substantial free updates throughout 2021-2022. The developer then undertook a major rework, releasing Heads Will Roll: Reforged as a separate title in late 2023 — described as the full realization of their original vision.
Following Reforged's launch, the studio shipped three paid DLC expansions: Happily Ever After (alongside Reforged in late 2023), Not a Hero (May 31, 2024), and Threads of Destiny (December 19, 2024). The interval between the first and second DLC was roughly 6-8 months, and the same between the second and third. This established a clear cadence of major content releases approximately every 6-8 months.
As of today, October 1, 2026, the last developer communication and last major content release was December 19, 2024 — nearly 21 months ago. That silence extends far beyond the established 6-8 month cadence window, even applying a generous multiplier. No announcements, patch notes, roadmaps, or developer posts of any kind appear in the news record after that date.
The developer has not made an explicit "final update" statement, but the sustained silence of 21 months — more than twice their longest previous gap — against a backdrop of no unreleased DLC listed on the store and no announced future content indicates that the studio has concluded its active development cycle for this title. The game appears to have reached completion with the Threads of Destiny DLC and Patch 2.0 on December 19, 2024.
Evidence
Threads of Destiny — the third DLC — released alongside Patch 2.0, adding three new campaigns (French Campaign, expanded English Campaign, Bounty Hunter storyline). This is the last developer communication on record.
Not a Hero — the second DLC — released, adding three story branches and 7 new chapters. Shipped approximately 6 months after the first DLC.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
1917 Studios
Achievements
34
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Heads Will Roll lets the player to take a role of an ordinary medieval soldier who finds himself in the middle of the legendary Hundred Years War between the kings of England and France. You start your way as a simple footman, whose sole ambition is to survive, but with proper skill and cunning or through blood and preservation, you might soon see yourself becoming one of the most famous knights of your time.
This game is a unique type of RPG with survival mechanics and turn-based combat that requires player to make careful decision both inside and outside the fight. The sophisticated combat system utilizes many different parameters including characters’ stats and attributes, familiarity and proficiency with certain weapons, weapon length, fatigue level, various traumas and injuries, as well as hundreds of different items and consumables.
Loot it all
The game offers more than 150 different lootable items varying from all kinds of medieval weaponry and armor to trinkets with unique effects, several types of poisons, medical supplies and many crafting items.
Face the consequences
All of the actions that your character takes will have in-game consequences. The NPCs will change their opinions of you depending on how you treat them and how you behave both inside and outside of battle. This in turn will enable or disable various future interactions with them and sometimes trigger special events.
Crafting system
Make good use of any loot or supplies that you got your hands on. A lot of them can be combined in order to craft medical and utility items, as well as many types of crossbow ammunition.
Big replayability
Heads Will Roll utilizes many random generation elements that will turn two separate playthroughs into two completely unique experiences. Start with different items and stats, face different enemies, make different choices and live through different events each time you play.
Huge arsenal
The game has dozens of weapons ranging from swords, axes, maces and spears to throwing knives and crossbows. All of them have varying movesets that rely on and make use of different stats & skills (strength, agility etc.), while also having distinct features and countering each other in some way.
All’s fair in love and war
Fight not only for wealth and honor but also for the hearts of several stunning beauties with unique personalities, views on life and tastes in men. Conquering some of them might prove to be just as tricky as surviving the war.
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This game is a unique type of RPG with survival mechanics and turn-based combat that requires player to make careful decision both inside and outside the fight. The sophisticated combat system utilizes many different parameters including characters’ stats and attributes, familiarity and proficiency with certain weapons, weapon length, fatigue level, various traumas and injuries, as well as hundreds of different items and consumables.
Loot it all
The game offers more than 150 different lootable items varying from all kinds of medieval weaponry and armor to trinkets with unique effects, several types of poisons, medical supplies and many crafting items.
Face the consequences
All of the actions that your character takes will have in-game consequences. The NPCs will change their opinions of you depending on how you treat them and how you behave both inside and outside of battle. This in turn will enable or disable various future interactions with them and sometimes trigger special events.
Crafting system
Make good use of any loot or supplies that you got your hands on. A lot of them can be combined in order to craft medical and utility items, as well as many types of crossbow ammunition.
Big replayability
Heads Will Roll utilizes many random generation elements that will turn two separate playthroughs into two completely unique experiences. Start with different items and stats, face different enemies, make different choices and live through different events each time you play.
Huge arsenal
The game has dozens of weapons ranging from swords, axes, maces and spears to throwing knives and crossbows. All of them have varying movesets that rely on and make use of different stats & skills (strength, agility etc.), while also having distinct features and countering each other in some way.
All’s fair in love and war
Fight not only for wealth and honor but also for the hearts of several stunning beauties with unique personalities, views on life and tastes in men. Conquering some of them might prove to be just as tricky as surviving the war.
Join our Discord!
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Last evaluated Oct 1, 2026
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