THQ Nordic and developer Paraglacial showed off a big new eight-minute gameplay demo for Fatekeeper, their upcoming first-person RPG.

The demo starts off with some dialog between the protagonist and his rat companion, followed by some melee combat with several different enemies. The combat is visceral and crunchy with the ability to parry, dodge, and strike, with the protagonist even breaking one enemy’s neck with his hands. The demo ends with a fight against a mini-boss in which the protagonist pours some green liquid on his sword before dispatching him, followed by a look at some crypts. The game is promising diversity of builds in a hand-crafted world where you can use melee combat and magic. Maybe a combination of Elder Scrolls meets Dark Messiah of Might & Magic.

Fatekeeper will be releasing for PC at an unannounced date. Check out the eight-minute gameplay demo below:

 

Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.

A Handcrafted world

While Fatekeeper follows a focused narrative path, the world invites exploration. From ancient battlegrounds, vast underground caverns and serene forests to crumbling sanctuaries forgotten by time, each area rewards curiosity with hidden lore, forgotten relics, and unexpected encounters.

Melee & Magic

Battle a wide variety of foes, each with distinct patterns, strengths, and weaknesses. Success demands both skill and preparation. Engage in reactive melee combat, unleash spells with precision, and adapt your tactics on the fly. Your build matters—but so does how you wield it.

Progression

Fatekeeper offers rich progression mechanics that go far beyond surface-level stats. Build and refine your character with meaningful choices across combat styles, attributes, and spell schools. Whether you lean into raw strength, nimble precision, or devastating sorcery, the game supports a wide range of viable and unique builds.

Armor & Weapons

Discover, loot, and master a wide variety of weapons, armor, and artifacts. Customize your loadout to suit your playstyle, and experiment with powerful combinations to overcome increasingly challenging enemies. Every item matters—and the right gear can be the difference between victory and ruin.

[Steam]