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Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game

Backpack Hero

The worlds of Backpack Hero and Moonlighter are colliding 💥

Hey, Backpackers!



What’s this?! Purse just found a broom… and a new outfit! 👀 How did that happen?!

…it’s a bundle so good that it’s shattering worlds! Backpack Hero and Moonlighter can be now yours with a 55% discount! Set off on an adventure as Purse wearing the iconic Will outfit and grab a broom spear to not only fight the foes but also brush off any hazards that made their way into your backpack!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/37575/Moonlighter__Backpack_Hero/

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Holiday Update is out!

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/

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Backpack Hero + Dome Keeper bundle is live!

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/

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The Dungeons are still here!

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/

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Hotfix 2

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 🐭

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/

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1.0: The Biggest Changes From Early Access

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 rebuilding the charming town of Haversack Hill. Taking things step by step, following the questline, and gradually unlocking new things will help you learn Backpack Hero’s basic mechanics - it’s a great option for both players new to the roguelike world and seasoned backpackers looking to discover the stories behind the characters they know well!



⚠️ We know that not everyone wants to jump into the Story Mode - you can still find the classic gameplay with everything unlocked under the Start Quick Game option!



Achievements


Achievement hunters can now begin their quest to complete them all! Unlock 35 achievements - some of them you’ll unlock by simply playing the game, but some others require a lot of effort! We have ideas for many more, but that’s for later… 🤫



If you haven’t played in a long while, or you’ve only tried the Demo, there’s even more new stuff!


There are plenty of reasons to jump back into the game now! Try all five characters, each with distinct gameplay mechanics. Create one-of-a-kind builds with over 800 unique items that you can learn more about in an improved atlas. Dive deep into the dungeons to fight over 100 different foes. Enrich your experience with incredible community-created mods. Enjoy Backpack Hero on Steam Deck or play comfortably with a controller!



We hope you’re having lots of fun with all the new content! Let us know what your favorite parts are!
Thanks for all the love, support and feedback you’re sharing ❤️

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Saving and Font Hotfix

Hey, Backpackers!





Thank you to all of our new players! The launch has been exciting for all of us here at Team Backpack! It has gone very well and we're super happy with the feedback that we've received!



We've been listening to you and we already have several hotfixes planned for the next few days. We're starting with the biggest issues:

Fixes:



  • Updated fonts for Korean and Japanese
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Town save file to be lost
  • Fixed a translation issue that said "Translation not found for key 'Any'" in some research menus


We really appreciate your kind words and honest feedback!

Backpack Hero 1.0 OUT NOW!

Hey, Backpackers!



Backpack Hero is OUT NOW in 1.0! 🎉


It’s been a wild ride, and we couldn’t be more grateful to you for joining us. Your support has been crucial since the very beginning. When the game was making its first steps on itch.io, when we did our Kickstarter campaign, and of course from the day 1 of Early Access, it was you who helped us make Backpack Hero a reality and shaped it to become what it is today ❤️


Who here still remembers what Backpack Hero looked like over a year ago?

The game’s gone through a lot of changes.


If you’ve been with us since its early days, you might still remember where it started. We added 4 new characters (yes, at first it was only Purse!) and then reworked 2 of them, designed over 800 items and more than 100 enemies, introduced controller support, got Steam Deck verified… but also allowed you, our community members, to become an integral part of the development process with countless tests of new features and incredible mods you’ve created!

But probably the most exciting part of 1.0 is Story Mode.


It introduces meta progression between runs and balances the learning curve for new players - something many of you have been asking for! That’s why we’re incredibly excited for all of you to experience it, follow the adventure at your own pace, and discover many secrets that Haversack Hill hides. We can’t wait to see how you plan the town’s layout!


There’s a lot waiting for you in Haversack Hill!

The story doesn’t end here.


The 1.0 release is the beginning of yet another adventure! We’ll keep working on Backpack Hero - some of our plans for the future updates include implementing Kickstarter rewards (and a Summer Event as we promised!), adding even more items, more NPCs and side-quests in the town. We have many ideas for more music, better mod support, maybe revamping the holiday events. And of course, as always, bug fixes and balance improvements.

That being said, we know that there are still some things waiting to be fixed - check the FAQ post on the forum for the list of known issues.

And if you’re new here…


…we’re happy that you’re with us and hope that you’ll have lots of fun playing Backpack Hero! You can read more about all the characters, take a look at Haversack Hill basics, and of course join our Discord community to stay updated, meet other players, and have a real impact on the game’s future!

READ ABOUT OTHER HEROES:
Purse
Satchel
Tote
CR-8
Pochette



READ ABOUT THE TOWN:
🏘️ #1 Resources & Buildings
🐹 #2 NPCs & Quests
🗡️ #3 Items & Research



Once again, we wanted to thank you for your constant support and for joining us on the awesome adventure that Backpack Hero has been so far ❤️

— Jas, BinaryCounter and Gangs

PS - How do you like the new key art? 🐭

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