Slay the Spire meets folklore-inspired deck builder Deathless. The Hero Quest available on Steam Deck

The latest update for the roguelike deck builder Deathless. The Hero Quest includes Steam Deck verification, allowing brave heroes to visit the enchanted world of Belosvet wherever they go. Other improvements to UI and gameplay further the transformative 1.1 update of this aesthetically and mechanically satisfying Slavic folklore-inspired game, including a bolstered final boss, the best balancing yet, and Endless mode, among other additions and tweaks. Deathless. The Hero Quest launched into 1.0 last December and has revelled in a Very Positive (600+) reception on Steam.

For those following the story of Deathless. The Hero Quest., the 1.1 update last month saw the game reach its most defined form to date in gameplay and aesthetics, and with a new title to reflect the transformative changes. Update 1.2 takes the definitive version and optimizes it for the growing and dedicated Steam Deck community, giving the game a chance to reach the feverous deck builder fans out there who haven’t yet had the pleasure of diving into this highly replayable experience:

Deathless. The Hero Quest. Update 1.2 Highlights:

  • Steam Deck Verified: blessed with the full support of Steam Deck for the best handheld heroic journey

  • Improved UI during card battles: access to the Bestiary, card descriptions, and Steam Deck UI specifically

+ Bug and crash fixes: squishing bugs is a valiant effort, too! Including the one with the problematic Pastry option.

Back to the Start of the Story
Inspired by Eastern European folklore, radiating ethereal aesthetics, and stacked with familiar yet creative roguelike deck-building mechanics, this conclusive update refines the gameplay and upgrades the user experience to the vision developers had been dreaming of since the beginning. Formerly known as Deathless. Tales of Old Rus, this unique interpretation of Slavic folklore is set in the original fantasy world of Belosvet by writer and artist Roman Papsuev, musically accompanied by renowned composer Dmitri Silantyev (select Pathfinder, Warhammer games).

29. Mai 2025, von Thore Varga