Fatekeeper

Fatekeeper is exactly the sort of game that will appeal to fans of older fantasy RPGs. It features an excellent combat system, a dark atmosphere, interesting character development and a healthy dose of brutality. Although it isn’t without its flaws and could do with more depth in certain areas, taken as a whole it offers a highly entertaining adventure reminiscent of the golden age of action RPGs. If you loved Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, Skyrim or Elderborn, Fatekeeper is definitely one not to be missed.

Fatekeeper’s handcrafted world and blend of sword combat with meaningful spell choices create an engaging first-person RPG worth exploring. As an Early Access game it is genuinely short, rough in its physics and progression balance, and demanding on hardware. As a statement of intent from a 13-person studio, it is extraordinary. The community’s consistent reaction — “this is what Dark Messiah should have had a sequel to” — captures something real about what Paraglacial has achieved in this foundation. At $9.99 with a confirmed roadmap to 15 hours of content, the ask is low enough that the calculus is clear for fans of first-person melee RPGs: buy it early, play what’s there, and watch what it becomes. The full version could be genuinely great. This one is already promising.