Fit check
Is FATE: The Cursed King worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action RPG players who want AI-controlled allies instead of a strictly solo party
- Dungeon-crawling fans who prefer changing layouts across runs
- Loot-focused players who want equipment buying, selling, and gambling
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking fixed dungeon layouts may find the procedural structure less predictable
- Players looking for a strictly solo action RPG may not want recruitable AI-controlled allies
- Players seeking a stealth- or conversation-led adventure may prefer a different gameplay structure
Our take on FATE: The Cursed King
The party system changes the usual solo action-RPG structure by adding recruitable AI-controlled allies. Procedurally generated dungeons also replace a fixed sequence of layouts, while buying, selling, and gambling give the loot loop an economy beyond combat rewards.
What is FATE: The Cursed King?
FATE: The Cursed King is an action RPG set in Ekbatan, where disaster threatens the city.
The objective is to break the curse or leave Ekbatan doomed. The game adds weapons, spells, and armor, with equipment available through its economy. Players can buy equipment, sell loot, and gamble. A party system allows recruitment of AI-controlled allies, changing the adventure from a strictly solo journey. Procedurally generated levels give dungeons different layouts across runs. The Steam release also includes trading cards, badges, emoticons, and profile backgrounds.
How FATE: The Cursed King plays
- 01AI Party Members
- Recruit computer-controlled allies and form a group during the adventure.
- 02Procedural Dungeons
- Dungeon layouts are generated for each run rather than repeating one fixed design.
- 03Expanded Equipment
- The game adds weapons, spells, and armor to its combat and loot systems.
- 04Loot Economy
- Equipment can be purchased, recovered loot can be sold, and gambling is included.
- 05Steam Profile Items
- The release includes trading cards, badges, emoticons, and profile backgrounds.
FATE: The Cursed King compared to similar games
Ghost of a Tale emphasizes immersion, exploration, stealth, disguises, and conversations, while FATE: The Cursed King centers on action RPG combat, loot, procedural dungeons, and AI-controlled allies. Vagante presents a dark fantasy adventure about questing for fame, riches, and power, whereas FATE adds a party system and an equipment economy. Dungeon Defenders: Awakened combines cooperative action RPG play with tower defense, pets, leveling, and character customization; FATE instead describes AI allies, procedural dungeon runs, and gambling.
FATE: The Cursed King: platforms & release
Is FATE: The Cursed King worth it?
It is worth it if: action RPG players who want AI-controlled allies instead of a strictly solo party. Skip it if: players seeking fixed dungeon layouts may find the procedural structure less predictable.
Where can I download FATE: The Cursed King?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens FATE: The Cursed King's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is FATE: The Cursed King on?
Windows only.
