- Inventory sorting indie roguelike Backpack Hero is yours for free if you're fast - 3 July 2025
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 treat. It holds the highest rating among its run-based peers on indie site Itchio and boasts an 86% positive Steam rating from nearly 7,000 user reviews, and now you can get a copy for nothing thanks to this week's Epic Games Store free games lineup. Read the rest of the story...
- December Check-In! - 20 December 2024
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 the latest! Recently, we worked on an update for Tote and Pochette. It was part of a series we had planned to rebalance the game and add loads of new items for every character. What's waiting for you? TOTE GENERAL CHANGES Several items now have item grouping added. This makes it more likely for items that synergize with what you already have to spawn (for example, the more saps you have, the more likely it is for you to find additional saps). Tote can now have 5 items dropped as combat rewards, and can take 2. Changed wording on some items to better clarify what they do (one space over items now say items two s…
- Stop by the Turn-Based Carnival! 🎒⚔️ - 19 November 2024
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 Carnival above - it's here until November 20th! 👆 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/Backpack_Hero/ Join the Backpack Hero community: DISCORD TWITTER TIKTOK REDDIT
- We’re joining Cozy Quest 2024! - 24 October 2024
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 November 14th to 18th, we’ll be part of Cozy Quest 2024! 🎉 What to expect? 👀 🎮 The best selection of cozy games and demos 📹 Gameplay streams and live events ✨ Plenty of cozy gaming vibes! So grab your blankets and come join us at Cozy Quest 🐭🧦☕ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/Backpack_Hero/ Join the Backpack Hero community: DISCORD TWITTER TIKTOK REDDIT
- Your turn to save 35% - 30 September 2024
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 friends, like Peglin, which is just incredible! It's your turn to save 35% off on Backpack Hero – until October 13! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/Backpack_Hero/ PS. Our next game isn't turn-based, but in a strange turn of events – it kind of is! "What if a survivors-like played like a turn-based deckbuilder?" The answer is time control. We call it time-stop horde survival, and you might have fun with our new demo on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3126870/Moon_Watch_Living_Demo/ Join the Backpack Hero community: DISCORD TWITTER TIKTOK REDDIT
- Try the demo for top-down undead slayer Moon Watch, in which time is movement and movement is garlic grenades - 24 September 2024
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 a watch that stops time when you stand still. Snug within that frozen instant, you're free to laugh in the gurning faces of the living dead while you idly choose and aim garlic grenades, stake launchers and bouncy ice comets. Read more
- Summer Update Hotfix #1 - 28 June 2024
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
- The Summer Event is here! - 27 June 2024
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 the soundtrack to set the perfect mood. 🍹 New summer items on the main menu - a little teaser of what you can find in the dungeons. 🏖️ New summer jingle when you start combat - get into the groove with a new summer-themed jingle as you enter battles. 🥵 23 new summer items - including Coconut Drink, Spicy Buckler, Suntan Lotion, and more! That's not all! To celebrate the Steam Summer Sale, Backpack Hero is now available at a 35% discount! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dive into the summer festivities 🌴 Enjoy the sun-soaked adventures 🌻 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/Backpack_Hero/ Join t…
- What’s going on? 👀 - 11 June 2024
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 patience and excitement for the console versions. Your positive reception is the biggest reward for us ❤️ What happens next? So, now that PS and Xbox are out of the way, we can get back to taking good care of the Steam version and strongly re-enter the post-launch phase! We want to keep working on Backpack Hero like we promised you at the 1.0 launch. That means bug fixes (including the Switch version too!), balance improvements, answering your feedback, and implementing Kickstarter rewards, starting with the super fun Summer Event 🌞 We hope you’ll enjoy Backpack Hero on your favorite platform 🐭🎮 https://store.s…
- Spring is in the air 🌼 - 14 March 2024
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! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/Backpack_Hero/ 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 bundle featuring Peglin! 🌱 Don’t forget about our friends from Slay the Spire, God of Weapons, Moonlighter, and Dome Keeper! Wishing you a wonderful spring season 🌼 Join the Backpack Hero community: DISCORD TWITTER TIKTOK REDDIT
- Happy Love Day! - 14 February 2024
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 pesky saving issues and progress losses. With your invaluable help, we've made some key improvements! Check out the new update, we want to hear from you whenever you encounter bugs! From Team Backpack with love... Backpack Hero is now available with a 20% discount! So if you've been itching for an adventure, now's the perfect time to dive in. And to spread EVEN MORE love... Don't forget about the amazing games Backpack Hero is bundled up with! They're all made by wonderful people who we're really happy to have around ❤️ Wishing you non-stop love and joy, every day, all year round! 💖 https://store.steampowered.…
- Thank you for an amazing 2023 ❤️ - 8 January 2024
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 you for being part of this amazing adventure! Your feedback and support allowed us to be where we are today. We’re really proud to end 2023 as one of The Year's Top Early Access Graduates on Steam, with a great 1.0 release and even greater community ❤️ Here’s to a wonderful 2024 🎉 BTW, Steam’s Winter Sale and our Weekend Deal might be over, but the discount isn’t! You can still get Backpack Hero 20% off until January 11th and join the adventure 🐭 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/Backpack_Hero/ Join the Backpack Hero community: DISCORD TWITTER TIKTOK REDDIT
- The worlds of Backpack Hero and Moonlighter are colliding 💥 - 23 December 2023
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, but fits perfectly! Broom Spear A tool with one, simple purpose. To clean. At least, that is if held in untrained hands. You are well trained indeed – give your backpack a clean sweep from unwanted hazards, or use as intended: for battle! …a bundle so good it’s shattered TWO worlds!? There's literally no other explanation for this indie crossover. If you like legendary loot, endless dungeons, and a place to call home (and sell all your stuff), you'll have a blast with this set. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/37575/Moonlighter__Backpack_Hero/ Join the Backpack Hero community: DISCORD TWITTER TIKTOK REDDIT
- Holiday Update is out! - 23 December 2023
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 snowdrifts!) 🎁 Collect presents and give them to Tiny Chuck - you’ll get some festive items in return! ✨ Pochette has a lovely holiday outfit now! Happy Holidays! Thank you for all the love and support you've given us in 2023 ❤️ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/Backpack_Hero/ Join the Backpack Hero community: DISCORD TWITTER TIKTOK REDDIT
- Backpack Hero + Dome Keeper bundle is live! - 21 December 2023
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, mine for resources, and choose from powerful upgrade paths 👾 Complete the set, or add both games to your library with a 42% discount during the Winter Sale! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/37423/Dome_Keeper__Backpack_Hero/ Join the Backpack Hero community: DISCORD TWITTER TIKTOK REDDIT
- The Dungeons are still here! - 29 November 2023
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 items available. You can find the classic gameplay with everything unlocked under the Start Quick Game option! We see that the name we chose for this mode caused some confusion - sorry about that! We’re thinking of changing it so that it’s easier to find. Classic Mode, Dungeon Mode, Standard Mode, or maybe something else? Let us know if you have any ideas! As always, thanks for all your feedback and support ❤️ We’ll continue to work on fixing all the issues you report! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/Backpack_Hero/ Join the Backpack Hero community: DISCORD TWITTER TIKTOK REDDIT
- Hotfix 2 - 22 November 2023
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 a fight with an elite on the same tile Fixed a missing conversation that could occur when talking to the Mayor after completing the "Campaign Trail" quest Fixed a glitch where you could lose resources by pausing the game while placing a building Fixed a bug where you can place items in the water and other invalid positions Fixed a glitch where the fisherman would say that there's no fishing shack Added save protection for Meta-Progress as well as town updates We really appreciate your kind words and honest feedback!
- Steam Awards 2023 - nominate us 🐭 - 21 November 2023
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 (wink wink), please consider voting for us! In the meantime, we’re working hard on fixing the bugs and issues that you’ve brought to our attention! Thank you for all your feedback and support ❤️ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/Backpack_Hero/ Join the Backpack Hero community: DISCORD TWITTER TIKTOK REDDIT
- 1.0: The Biggest Changes From Early Access - 21 November 2023
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! No more throwing you in at the deep end - your journey will begin with the basics. The game now guides you through the dungeons, gradually unlocking more and more possibilities to fight more and more powerful foes. All the loot will have an impact on your future runs and the town’s development. Plan your actions well - you can unlock new items using the ones you’ve already found. Story Mode Meta progression is strongly connected with yet another feature introduced in 1.0 - Story Mode. It comes with a whole new gameplay experience that adds hours of fun! You can discover the lore and meet new characters while r…
- Inventory Tetris with roguelike exploration and combat Backpack Hero is out now - 17 November 2023
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: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/inventory-tetris-with-roguelike-exploration-and-combat-backpack-hero-is-out-now
