Heads Will Roll: Reforged

Heads Will Roll: Reforged

Released Oct 2023

Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you play as a young medieval soldier who over the course of battles and adventures becomes the most formidable and respected knight of his era. Or, if he’s not lucky enough, perishes in the chaos of the Hundred Years' War.

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Evaluation

Heads Will Roll: Reforged launched on October 4, 2023 and has been receiving a sustained series of paid DLC and major free patches ever since. Five major story DLCs have shipped to date: Happily Ever After (January 18, 2024), Not a Hero (May 31, 2024), Threads of Destiny (December 19, 2024), Sins of the Floating City (September 4, 2025), and Tailor's Chest (April 25, 2026 — a cosmetic mini-DLC). On July 15, 2026, lead developer Nikita at 1917 Studios announced the 5th major DLC — "Revenge of the Black Prince" — scheduled for release on September 11, 2026. It is described as the biggest DLC yet, adding six new story branches and an expanded version of Cambrai, accompanied by a free Patch 3.0 with sweeping gameplay improvements. This DLC is also currently listed on the store as unreleased. The developer has been explicit that a 6th DLC is also planned, described in the February 14, 2026 devlog as "the last one," most likely arriving at the very end of 2026 or in early-to-mid 2027. The November 22, 2025 roadmap post outlined the same two-DLC roadmap. Anyone waiting for the complete game should expect at least two more content releases: the imminent "Revenge of the Black Prince" in September 2026, followed by a final 6th DLC sometime in 2026–2027.
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Developer officially announced 'Revenge of the Black Prince' as the 5th DLC, scheduled for September 11, 2026, with six new story branches, an expanded Cambrai, and a free Patch 3.0.
news post · Jul 15, 2026 source content planned
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Developer stated plans to release 6 DLCs in total, with two remaining. The 6th DLC is described as likely the last, targeting late 2026 or early-to-mid 2027.
news post · Feb 14, 2026 source content planned
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Valkyrie Initiative
Achievements
188
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Heads Will Roll: Reforged 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 200 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.

Authentic equipment

Choose from a wide array of authentic medieval defensive equipment: from all kinds of helmets and armor to gorgets, bracers, greaves and chainmail stockings. All with varying qualities and characteristics.

Roguelike mode

Game features a complete Roguelike mode where player can level his profile with each death, unlocking new starting items and improving character's base characteristics allowing to progress further and take on even harder challenges.

Story mode

There is a special story mode for those who are after the thrills and twists of the story rather than hardcore survival. It offers just enough of a challenge to keep you engaged as well as quick save and quick load options that can be accessed at any time.

Last evaluated Aug 20, 2026
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