Defiant Development · 2015
Hand of Fate
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"Tarot-inspired card deck builder with real-time combat encounters."
Minimum session
15 min
Pausability
At save points
Resume friendliness
Some reorientation
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Moderate
Session structure
Self-contained runs
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About
Inspired by tarot and fantasy, all bets are off as you create your own journey by building a collection of cards used to deal out a boardgame-like dungeon teeming with enemies, treasure, and adventure. Upon entering combat, the cards come to life as the player is propelled into a beautiful 3D environment to brawl it out with foes. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate.
In a lonely cabin at the end of the world, a nameless wanderer sits down across from a mysterious figure known only as the Dealer. Shuffling a deck of cards, the Dealer conjures an ever-shifting journey through dungeons, monsters, and strange encounters, narrating each turn of the adventurer's fate. As the hero venture…
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Hand of Fate — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Hand of Fate take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Hand of Fate is approximately 15 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause Hand of Fate?
- Hand of Fate uses save points or manual saves. You'll need to reach a checkpoint before exiting to avoid losing progress — factor this into your session planning.
- Does Hand of Fate pressure you to keep playing?
- Hand of Fate has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is Hand of Fate's Session Respect Score?
- Hand of Fate has a Session Respect Score of 7.8/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.