The demo for False Hero achieved a Very Positive rating on Steam, with over 95% of user reviews being positive. Players have described it as “surprisingly good” and one of the most promising indie Souls likes in years, while prominent creators such as Iron Pineapple have praised its innovative mechanics and refreshing approach to the genre.
Don't leave Death waiting...Solo developer Torchlight Games and publisher YTopia are proud to unleash False Hero, the indie Soulslike upon players worldwide.
Enter a realm of retro-styled, dark fantasy action, where a unique combat system upends the rules of engagement: every enemy attack is a move to steal, with each battle becoming a lethal challenge only overcome by chaining unique combos. False Hero was created by a solo developer over six years, who painstakingly crafted every detail of the game—including art, design, code, animations, and even the soundtrack! Players can purchase False Hero today on Steam for $19.99.
Enter the elegiac dark fantasy world of Wisdom, a dying mountaintop kingdom where the gods of Life are losing their power and Death spreads like a pestilence across the land. Players inhabit the husk of a once-diligent scholar, prophesied to slay an eldritch evil, though whether you fulfill that prophecy or betray it to become an apostle of Death is yours to decide.
The game design is streamlined, with less focus on gear management and grinding in favor of challenging, fair combat, the haunted atmosphere, and a dark fantasy narrative. False Hero should appeal to old-school gamers who love classic Legend of Zelda, the OG Souls titles, and other FromSoft games.
Key Features
False Hero is now available globally for all players, and can be purchased on Steam for $19.99.
Independent video game channel over 20 years on YouTube (since 2006).
Enter the elegiac dark fantasy world of Wisdom, a dying mountaintop kingdom where the gods of Life are losing their power and Death spreads like a pestilence across the land. Players inhabit the husk of a once-diligent scholar, prophesied to slay an eldritch evil, though whether you fulfill that prophecy or betray it to become an apostle of Death is yours to decide.
The game design is streamlined, with less focus on gear management and grinding in favor of challenging, fair combat, the haunted atmosphere, and a dark fantasy narrative. False Hero should appeal to old-school gamers who love classic Legend of Zelda, the OG Souls titles, and other FromSoft games.
Key Features
- Steal your enemies' attacks and weave their moves into your own combos
- Face off against unique and challenging monsters and terrifying bosses
- Explore large, interconnected surreal worlds and uncover their secrets
- Acquire the god's powers to solve puzzles and gain an edge in combat
- Decide the fate of this world: rescue the gods of Life or become an apostle of Death
False Hero is now available globally for all players, and can be purchased on Steam for $19.99.
Independent video game channel over 20 years on YouTube (since 2006).