- Folk Hero soundtrack is already available on Steam - 10 September 2026
We are happy to present the Folk Hero soundtrack! The soundtrack features the music that accompanies the player throughout their journey, heightening the tension and dynamics of survival in a mythical world.All tracks are available in FLAC and MP3 formats with a quality of 320 kbps and are suitable for better immersion in the game’s atmosphere or for separate listening.You can purchase the soundtrack separately: or get it as part of the Deluxe Edition bundle together with the game:
- Major visual update! - 31 August 2026
We’re happy to present the major update that includes a significant overhaul of the game’s visuals!What changes were made:Color correction has been reworked;Unique color filters have been added for specific scenes;Key locations, including the Beach starting location, have been improved;Individual points of interest have been improved;The interface, visual effects, and sprites have been updated;Additional optimization has been performed;A number of known bugs have been fixed.Folk Hero on PlayStationWith the major update, we have also released Folk Hero on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5! The console version supports the controller, allowing you to explore Buyan island, battle its inhabitants, and play the game in a convenient PlayStation format.We would like to thank all of the players who supported Folk Hero for their feedback. Thanks to your comments, our team was able to further impro…
- Folk Hero at the Steam Awards 2025! - 24 November 2025
Heroes, it’s that time of the year again — the Steam Awards are back!Show your love for Folk Hero by nominating it for the “Labor of Love” category at the Steam Awards 2025 🏆Thank you for being part of our journey!
- Volkolak: The Will of Gods x Folk Hero x Vasilisa and Baba Yaga bundle - 26 August 2025
Volkolak: The Will of Gods x Folk Hero x Vasilisa and Baba Yaga bundle at a great price!Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy world, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.Folk Hero: the mysterious world of Slavic fantasy is waiting for its Hero! This action slasher with rouge-lite elements will challenge your skills and strategic thinking. Explore an ever-changing island, find hidden treasures, combine weapons and artefacts to defeat your enemies. Remember, you only have one chance to reach the end of your journey.Vasilisa and Baba Yaga: an adventure game based on the Russian folktale "Vasilisa the Beautiful". A scary story about the journey to the mistress of the forbidden forest for magical powers.You can star…
- The Steam Summer Sale has already started! - 27 June 2025
The long-awaited Steam Summer Sale has begun! Get Folk Hero with a 60% discount until July 10th. The adventure begins right now!
- Discover the thrill of adventure with our new bundle! - 9 June 2025
Folk Hero: the mysterious world of Slavic fantasy is waiting for its Hero! This action slasher with rouge-lite elements will challenge your skills and strategic thinking. Explore an ever-changing island, find hidden treasures, combine weapons and artefacts to defeat your enemies. Remember, you only have one chance to reach the end of your journey.Geopanic: a pixel-art platformer with Metroidvania elements and rich dark atmosphere of a space station. Explore the vast space teeming with secrets and dangers, fight powerful bosses, solve challenging puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the depths of the station. Go to the store page and discover two unforgettable adventures today with a 60% discount!
- Folk Hero at the Games From Russia 2025 festival - 1 May 2025
The Games From Russia 2025 festival has started on Steam! From May 1 to May 9, players have the chance to check out a wide range of new titles, try out demos, and purchase popular Russian games at a discount. Explore the mysterious Buyan Island with a 60% discount!
- "Folk Hero x Underquest" bundle with a 15% discount! - 24 April 2025
Discover the thrill of adventure with our new bundle! Folk Hero: the mysterious world of Slavic fantasy is waiting for its Hero! This action slasher with rouge-lite elements will challenge your skills and strategic thinking. Explore an ever-changing island, find hidden treasures, combine weapons and artefacts to defeat your enemies. Remember, you only have one chance to reach the end of your journey. Underquest: Real-time inventory management roguelite. Combine items to create powerful skills and use them in fast-paced combat. Explore randomly generated dungeons in the Underkingdom and discover the secrets of its inhabitants! You can start your adventures in the fantasy worlds of the “Folk Hero х Underquest” bundle right now with a 15% discount! Don’t miss your chance to add those unique games to your collection at an amazing price. Go to the store page and discover unforgettable advent…
- "Folk Hero x Gnomes and Knights" bundle with a 50% discount! - 21 March 2025
"Folk Hero x Gnomes and Knights" bundle with a 50% discount! Folk Hero: the mysterious world of Slavic fantasy is waiting for its Hero! This action slasher with rouge-lite elements will challenge your skills and strategic thinking. Explore an ever-changing island, find hidden treasures, combine weapons and artefacts to defeat your enemies. Remember, you only have one chance to reach the end of your journey. Gnomes and Knights: Gnome hunting reaches a new level! Become a mighty knight and plunge into the world of dark fantasy without leaving your home. Embark on a journey to fantasy worlds with the "Folk Hero x Gnomes and Knights" bundle now and save 50%. The special price is only valid until April 21st! Start your unforgettable adventures: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/51227/Folk_Hero_x_Gnomes_and_Knights
- Folk Hero at the Couch Co-op Festival! - 11 February 2025
The Couch Co-op Festival has started on Steam! For an entire week, from February 10 to 17, enjoy discounts on games you can play together with friends. Explore the mysterious Buyan Island with an 80% discount!
- Slavic myths and legends come alive in the "Indie Games Slavic Folklore" bundle! - 29 January 2025
This unique collaboration of developers brings together seven incredible games inspired by Slavic folklore. The bundle is available at a special price with a 20% discount from January 29 to February 11 on Steam. What's included in the bundle? Folk Hero: An action slasher with Rogue-lite elements. Explore an ever-changing island, uncover hidden treasures, and combine weapons and artefacts to defeat enemies. But remember, you only have one life to make it to the end. Deathless. Tales of Old Rus: In Deathless, elements of a collectible card game, roguelike, and turn-based strategy combine seamlessly. Build a unique deck of cards, discover unusual relics, and defeat legendary bosses. Crush the Evil and save the world! Vasilisa and Baba Yaga: An adventure game based on the Russian folktale "Vasilisa the Beautiful". A scary story about the journey to the mistress of the forbidden forest for m…
- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! - 24 December 2024
🎄 Dear friends, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for protecting the Buyan Island with us and uncovering its secrets! May your swords always be sharp, and your armor unbreakable 😎 We wish that the new year, 2025, brings even more exciting adventures, new achievements, and bright impressions ✨ Happy holidays, Heroes!
- Folk Hero at Steam Awards! - 27 November 2024
Heroes, Steam presents its own award once again! Vote for Folk Hero during the autumn sale and support your favorite game!
- First anniversary of the release of Folk Hero! - 21 October 2024
A year has passed since the first Heroes set foot on the lands of Buyan Island. Together we immersed ourselves in the incredible atmosphere of the world of Slavic fantasy: went on exciting adventures, explored uncharted territories and fought the most dangerous fairy-tale opponents. Thank you, Heroes, for your contribution to the development of the game! Your support has given us inspiration, and your ideas and feedback have helped us make Folk Hero even better. Happy anniversary, Folk Hero!
- “Genopanic x Folk Hero” bundle at a great price! - 14 October 2024
Discover the thrill of adventure with our new bundle! Folk Hero: the mysterious world of Slavic fantasy is waiting for its Hero! This action slasher with rouge-lite elements will challenge your skills and strategic thinking. Explore an ever-changing island, find hidden treasures, combine weapons and artefacts to defeat your enemies. Remember, you only have one chance to reach the end of your journey. Genopanic: a pixel-art platformer with Metroidvania elements and rich dark atmosphere of a space station. Explore the vast space teeming with secrets and dangers, fight powerful bosses, solve challenging puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the depths of the station. You can start your adventures in the fantasy and sci-fi worlds of the “Genopanic x Folk Hero” bundle right now with a 40% discount! Don’t miss your chance to add those unique games to your collection at an amazing price. Go…
- Update 09.07.24 - 9 July 2024
Version 1.2.4 1. Fixed a bug causing the missing transitions between rooms in the castle 2. Fixed a bug where a player could fall into the water when transitioning in the Swamps. 3. In multiplayer, the health orb will not pick up if the hero has maximum health.
- Update 29.03.24 - 29 March 2024
Version 1.2.2 Fixes 1. In rare cases it was impossible to activate the transition to another location 2. If you quit the game near the portal and load again, there was no portal and the game behaved incorrectly 3. It was possible to interact with Sirin and the transition between locations at the same time, which caused the game to freeze. 4. The bear froze in the second phase if you used Magic Powder on it. 5. The well at the Secret entrance to the castle could not be approached from below. 6. The achievement progression for Blocking and Parrying by the Defender was displayed on the bulletin board only for this class 7. UI fixes 8. Fixes in localizations 9. It was possible to remap a skill to the Gamepad Sticks, which resulted in incorrect behavior Changes 1. Slightly increased the health of the final boss 2. Reduced the additional percentage of health drop from the Mermaid's Blessing
- Folk Hero on Steam Deck - 18 March 2024
FolkHero is now on SteamDeck! Download the game to your console and explore the mysterious Island anytime, anywhere!
- Update 18.03.24 - 18 March 2024
Patch 1.2.1 Fixed 1. When changing the difficulty level, the damage received by enemies changed as well as the player's (on easy difficulty level enemies received less damage, and on hard difficulty level more)
- Update 14.03.24 Local Multiplayer - 14 March 2024
Patch 1.2.0 Dear players! The most important part of this update is Local Multiplayer. Folk Hero is just made for playing with friends. Checked, it's a lot of fun! Be sure to write your impressions, we are interested in your opinion! The mode is activated by pressing the corresponding button on the save slot. In multiplayer mode, you can summon up to 2 additional players to go on a cooperative adventure. Use the summoning bell on the Beach to do so. Achievements will only be completed by the first player, and all unlocked content during co-op will also be saved for single-player mode in that save slot, and vice versa. In this mode, all playable classes are immediately unlocked, but you cannot go to the Island alone. Changes 1. Added difficulty selection. You can only change the difficulty in the Main Menu or on the Beach. 2. Added Multiplayer mode 3. Increased explosion area of the Arch…
