HERO TURN

This is my first game demo on itch.io and I hope you like it :)

Short Description

A deterministic turn-based puzzle game set in a mysterious fantasy forest. Navigate ancient ruins, outsmart predictable enemies, and manage your turns to survive the wild. No luck involved, just pure strategy.

How to Play / Controls

• Arrow Keys / WASD: Move (Costs 1 Turn)
• Spacebar: Pass a turn (Costs 1 Turn)
• C: Change levels
• R: Reset the current level

The Rules are Simple:

1. Reach the Exit Point to advance.
2. Avoid Enemies and Traps.
3. Don't let your Turn Count reach zero.

Developer's Note

This game is currently in development, and I'm looking for feedback to make it better!

• Are the puzzles too hard or too easy?
• is the "Number of Turn = Health" mechanic intuitive?
• Any other comments are very welcome!

Please leave a comment below with your thoughts!

More About the Game

Hero Turn is a puzzle game stripped down to its core: Time moves only when you do.

Trapped in an enchanted forest maze built of interactive grid tiles, you must navigate through 10+ areas of increasingly complex puzzles. There is no randomness, no hidden stats, and no inventory management. Everything you need to solve the puzzle is right in front of you on the grid.

Every step you take, every turn you wait, the forest awakens. Bombs tick down, ancient traps toggle, and wild creatures move in strict, predictable patterns. Your goal? Reach the gateway before you run out of turns.

Key Features

• Unique Time Mechanic: The world only updates after your action. Plan your route without pressure, but execute with precision.
• 100% Predictable: Enemy movement and trap cycles are fully deterministic. If you die, it's because you missed a step, not because of bad luck.
• Grid-Based Puzzles: The environment is your primary obstacle—and your only weapon. Lure enemies into some blast radius or use their movement patterns against them.
• Resource Management: Your "Health" is your Turn Count. Wasting time walking in circles literally drains your life. Efficiency is key.
• Retro Aesthetic: Clean, pixel-art visuals focused on readability and clarity.
• Difficulty Modes: Easy (50 turns), Medium (35 turns), Hard (25 turns) for true puzzle veterans.