FATE

You play an adventurer leaving the town of Grove to explore the dungeon beyond its gate. The journey centers on fighting the creatures below and finding equipment and spells.

Dungeon areas are procedurally generated. You can take quests from townspeople, defeat enemies, gather loot, and buy or sell items as you descend.

Build your character through equipment, spells, and stat choices. A dog or cat companion can evolve into stronger forms, while fishing can yield gear or temporary pet boosts. Retiring a character lets a descendant inherit an item and some of their fame.

Many reviewers value FATE as a nostalgic return to a childhood game, while others enjoy it without that history for its approachable, low-stress dungeon crawling. Players often praise the satisfying loop of fighting, finding loot, and improving a character, with fishing and the pet companion adding extra appeal. Some reviewers find the dungeons and combat repetitive, and others report difficulty spikes or problems getting the game to launch.