Heretical overview

Overview

Heretical comes from Three Swords Studio and is published by Ultimate Games S.A., Ultimate Publishing. It arrived on Steam on Oct 30, 2024, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Heretical's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 4 players at 8 October 2026 - 10:21:39 UTC, with a tracked peak near 244. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 86% positive across 968 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Heretical is available in 13 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Heretical has sold up to 31,521 units and has 936 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $289,439. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Heretical overview details

Heretical combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Roadmap After the initial Early Access release, we have already published two major updates - Celestial Weave (v0.2) and The Bells Toll (v0.3). Our next big update - Mines of Sanctora - is scheduled to release somewhere during Q3 2025 and will bring a new playable character, a new region, and many changes to combat and gameplay systems in general. About the Game Die. Adapt. Strike back. Heretical is a punishing Rogue-lite Action RPG with Soulslike DNA. You’re not just fighting to survive - you’re evolving through death. Unlock new characters, master devastating abilities, and rewrite your strategy with every failed run as you ascend Sanctora Mountain to face a merciless demigod. With deep RPG mechanics, engaging narrative, and countless custom character builds, each run offers a unique experience. MAIN FEATURES Unlockable Characters: Heretical entices the players to unlock new characters, each with a unique set of skills and proficiencies. Level-Up Mechanics: The streamlined level-up system allows players to quickly choose which skill to acquire or upgrade, providing seamless gameplay. Custom Character Builds: The variety of the character’s main stats, additional perks, collected items, and acquired skills brings endless customization options. Randomized Items: Countless different weapons and gear pieces allow for a unique build in every run. Prophecy Cards: An achievement system, allowing the player to unlock new game mechanics, skills, and items. Well of Stars: Enables the player to improve their character’s skills and perks further, adding variety to the unique…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Heretical is listed as a game with $14.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, and Early Access. SteamPulse's latest observation records 4 players at 8 October 2026 - 10:21:39 UTC, a tracked peak of 244, and 86% positive reviews.

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Support and legal notes

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