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Even beloved games like Baldur's Gate 3 make inventory management a fuss, so it's been wonderful watching the trend of indies striving to transform that busywork into something you want to do. Backpack Hero , the turn-based RPG roguelike from developer Jaspel, is just such a trea
Hey, Backpackers! We’ve got some exciting news for you! We know you’ve been waiting for updates, so we’re here to share something cool we’ve been working on recently. What's new in Backpack Hero - Tote rework! Some of you have been wondering about Backpack Hero updates, so here’s
Have you been to the Turn-Based Carnival? 🎉 It’s a celebration of awesome turn-based games , and we’re super excited to be in the mix. Tactics, strategy, and a whole lot of fun - there’s so much to check out 👀 (And Backpack Hero is 35% off right now) Enter the Turn-Based Carniv
Hey, Backpackers! Feeling the chill? 🍂 As the days get colder, there’s nothing better than curling up at home with some cozy games. If you’re like us, autumn is the perfect season to settle in with your favorite adventures - and what better time to dive into Backpack Hero? From
Hello, future Backpackers! Steam's Turn-Based RPG Fest is here, and we're glad you're here – we hope you have fun organizing your backpack to unleash all manner of loot-based synergies in turn-based dungeon crawling battles! Also check out the bundles with our great turn-based fr
A week ago, while belabouring the nuances of Arco , I expressed a wish to play more bullet hell games with time freeze mechanics, the better to savour the intricacy of their projectile patterning. Now here's Moon Watch, a Vampire Survivors -ish pixelart shooter in which you have
Bug Fixes: Fixed an issue where some item descriptions were not visible (specifically Relics) Whimsy Wand's shape is now fully visible on card Whimsy Wand is now categorized as a wand Sunlight Wand is now categorized as a wand Removed the forge slot from the Hot Stones
Hey, Backpackers! It's time for you to feel the warm breeze of summer in the dungeons - the Summer Event is live ☀️ What's waiting for you? 🩳 3 new summer costumes - dress up your hero in style with the fresh summer outfits. 🐚 New summer main menu music - enjoy a new version of
Hey, Backpackers! We’ve been a bit quiet for a while here, but here’s the reason – Backpack Hero is now available on PlayStation and Xbox! 🎉 The porting process was more challenging than we anticipated, but the game is finally available for everyone! We really appreciate your pa
Hey, Backpackers! Spring is in the air, and with it comes Steam Spring Sale, offering you the chance to grab Backpack Hero at a 20% discount! But that's not all! We’re extremely happy to be surrounded by amazing companions (not only) for this event ❤️ 🌱 Check out our brand-new b
Hey, Backpackers! Happy Love Day from Team Backpack to our amazing community ❤️ We're sending all our love your way on this special day! Technical and saving updates A little while back, we reached out to you on our Twitter and Reddit channels, asking for more details about those
Hey, Backpackers! 2023 has come to an end and what a year it was! Our game has changed a lot, and so have we! Working on Backpack Hero allowed us to learn and grow, achieve new things, start great friendships, explore exciting opportunities and gain valuable experiences. Thank yo
Hey, Backpackers! We hope you have fun with our newest crossover: Will's iconic outfit and Broom Spear – inspired by Moonlighter – have now appeared in Backpack Hero! Will's Outfit Another backpack hero, in another world, once wore this outfit. It carries the scent of adventure,
Hey, Backpackers! It’s the holiday season, which means the festive atmosphere is back! Put on the Santa hat, fill your backpack with gifts and head into the dungeons on a winter adventure! What's new? 🎵 The winter music is back! ❄️ It’s snowing in the dungeons (watch out for the
Hey, Backpackers! How about grabbing your backpack and digging deep underground? Backpack Hero is now available in a bundle with Dome Keeper - an excellent title that combines base building, tower defense and roguelike elements! Protect your dome from waves of alien invaders, min
Hey, Backpackers! We’ve noticed that some of you that prefer the classic Backpack Hero gameplay can’t find it anymore. Don’t worry though - it’s still there! You don’t have to go through the Story Mode and unlock everything to enjoy fighting foes in the dungeons with all the item
Hey, Backpackers! New Stuff: Added a special item for Thanksgiving! Fixes: Fixed achievements for Item Expert and Item Hero Updated fonts for Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Updated translations! Fixed a glitch that could occur if an item caused an event at the end of combat before
Hey, Backpackers! The autumn sale is live, which means that it’s also time for Steam Awards nominations! We’re trying our luck in the Best Game on Steam Deck category. If you enjoy Backpack Hero so much, that you want to carry it everywhere… in your, well, for example, backpack (
Hey, Backpackers! Some of you might be wondering: “so, what’s actually different between the 1.0 and Early Access version?”. Well, wonder no more - here are the main features that came with Backpack Hero’s full release! Meta progression Something many of you have been waiting for
Just released out of Early Access is Backpack Hero, an intoxicating mixture of backpack sorting that feels like a Tetris shapes sorting-puzzle game with roguelike turn-based combat and exploration that's a thoroughly odd but terribly fun blend. Read the full article here: