Hero Chest
In a role reversal in Hero Chest, take control of a chest tired of being looted and frighten the heroes back to their guilds! Create your way with the cards, ally with the monsters, save the chests and earn gold Have fun with the perfect combination of Roguelike, Dungeon Crawler and Card Game!
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An Unexpected Hero!
In Hero Chest, you are the unexpected hero: a tired chest, constantly looted by adventurers and heroes!
Get ready for an action-packed and strategic adventure in a world where you, a humble chest, decide to turn the tables against the invaders.
Explore challenging dungeons, use special cards to chart your path, and recruit powerful monsters to form an unbeatable party.
Adventure with humor!
Embark on a light and fun story, where the role reversal gives a unique twist to the journey, transforming the looted into the hero.
If you enjoy games that combine strategy, exploration, and a touch of humor, Hero Chest offers a unique experience where every decision shapes the fate of an unusual hero. Add it to your wishlist and don't miss out on this adventure!
Key mechanics:
Strategic card system:
Use your deck to manipulate the environment, overcome challenges, and drive the heroes out of the dungeons. Each card offers different possibilities, allowing you to adapt your strategy to each match.
Monster recruitment:
Rescue creatures from the clutches of the heroes and bring them into your party. Each monster has unique abilities that can turn the tide of battle.
Change Hats change your skills:
Defeat the Heroes and collect hats that alter the chest's abilities, allowing you to transform into different classes, such as mage or warrior, and experiment with new combat strategies.
Exploration and choice:
Decide whether you want to explore each room in search of new items, cards, and allies, or if you prefer to head straight for the exit, facing the dangers that arise along the way.
Find and rescue other chests:
Explore the dungeon and find other chests in distress. By rescuing them, they will be in the lobby to help you in your adventure!
COMMUNITY
We are a very small studio, and we work hard to make our games as fun as possible!
Currently, “Hero Chest” is our biggest project, and to make it a great game, we count on the help of all of you in the community.
Please, if you'd like to follow the development and participate in future playtests, follow our studio’s page on Steam and join our Discord.
Thank you all so much!!!
