Deal | Steam: Roguelike meets deckbuilding – 75% discount on innovative indie hit with 92% positive reviews
At the heart of Loop Hero is a nameless protagonist trapped in a dark fantasy world that’s caught in an endless time loop. What makes the game unique is that you don’t control the hero directly. Instead, you shape the world around him. As a detached observer, you place cards that spawn monsters, terrain and buildings – each affecting the hero’s journey in different ways. The goal is to gradually rebuild the forgotten world, gather resources, and grow stronger to break the time loop. This creative blend of strategy, roguelike elements and deck-building received high praise in a review by the German gaming magazine GameStar.
Each run in Loop Hero starts on a blank path – the titular loop – which the hero walks automatically. As the journey unfolds, you strategically place cards to shape the world. Mountains increase the hero’s max health, forests speed up time and enemies like spiders or vampires add danger in exchange for better loot. This creates a smart balance of risk and reward. Resources gathered along the way can be used to upgrade your camp, unlocking new cards, character classes and bonuses. With every run, new synergies emerge, keeping the gameplay fresh and evolving. According to GameStar, the difficulty scales smoothly, offering a steady challenge without frustrating spikes.
Despite its clever design, Loop Hero isn’t without flaws. While the pixel art is atmospheric and charming, it lacks visual variety over time. The loot system is entirely random, which can make planning specific builds or strategies tricky. Still, the game earned a strong 85 out of 100 from GameStar. On Metacritic, the response is a bit more reserved, with a Metascore of 82 and a user score of 7.7. The Steam community, however, is far more enthusiastic: 92% of over 32,000 reviews are positive. This makes Loop Hero one of the highest-rated roguelikes on the platform.
75% discount on Steam
Loop Hero was developed by Russian indie studio Four Quarters and published by Devolver Digital in March 2021. Normally priced around $15 on Steam, it’s currently available for just about $3.80 thanks to a 75% discount – matching its lowest price to date, according to SteamDB. The game is rated as “Playable” on the Steam Deck (available on Amazon for $475) and should run smoothly on the go with a few minor tweaks.
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