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Play Your Cards Right in Hero’s Hand, a New Poker-Based Roguelike RPG Adventure
Fight enemies inspired by D&D and other beloved fantasy worlds in this strategic deckbuilder, launching on PC & consoles in 2026
RALEIGH, N.C.— March 17, 2025 — Villain Games HQ is thrilled to unveil Hero’s Hand, a genre-bending roguelike RPG fueled by poker-inspired puzzle combat, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in 2026. Travel through beautiful hand-drawn environments, gather cards to build a poker hand, and take down enemies inspired by Dungeons & Dragons as you level up, collect items, and grow stronger with each run.
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“When we first scribbled ‘poker-based RPG’ on a whiteboard back in 2019, we never expected it to spark such hilarious chaos,” said Randy Greenback, Creative Director at Villain Games. “But once our prototype had the team howling over insane card combos, we knew Hero’s Hand had to become a reality. Getting to relaunch Villain with the passion we have for this game is definitely next level!”
When darkness takes over Cardunia, it’s up to you to solve its mysteries, confront the evil, and find a way to bring back peace to the world. Along the way, you’ll explore the lands, meet new friends, find ancient weapons, cast spells, use potions, and die in combat… a lot! With each run, you’ll grow stronger, master your skills and eventually tear through monsters to take on the Dark Wizard.
Poker Meets Dungeon-Crawling
Hero’s Hand challenges you to strategically move across each board, grabbing cards to form flushes, straights, or four-of-a-kind combos for massive damage. Whether you’re using overpowered Fortune Items, upgrading your loadout, or weaving together synergy from potions and spells, you’ll forge your own path through random encounters and ever-tougher enemies.
Key Features
Hero’s Hand is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in 2026. Wishlist it today on Steam! For more information, follow along on X, Bluesky, TikTok, Instagram, and Discord.
About Villain Games HQ
With roots dating back to the acclaimed iOS shooter Archetype, the team at Villain Games HQ has consistently aimed to surprise players with innovative mechanics and memorable art. Today, Dane Baker and crew are reawakening the Villain moniker and the ethos, to push the boundaries of ‘play’ on PC, console, mobile and VR. https://www.villainhq.com
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