Fate of the Seventh Scholar

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Fate of the Seventh Scholar is a single player action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Lethandralis and was released on February 9, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Fight against an unyielding horde, explore a handcrafted world, solve puzzles and discover the Fate of the Seventh Scholar.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Gorgeous pixel art and a rewarding exploration-friendly world that encourages curiosity.
Unique twist on the genre with engaging puzzles and a fun combat system that is easy to pick up.
Offers a satisfying sense of progression through hidden items and various skill upgrade pathways.

Limited depth with relatively simple gameplay systems that may not appeal to players seeking a deeper challenge.
Short game length (~5-10 hours) makes it hard to justify the price for some players, especially with limited replayability.
Some players may find themselves stuck on puzzles, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by its fun combat and build options, offering a simple and accessible experience that may lack depth for those seeking complex mechanics. It is described as relaxing and suitable for winding down, blending story, puzzle, and exploration elements with a bullet heaven style.
- “Combat and builds are fun, but overall the gameplay stays on the simpler side.”
- “Nice and relaxing gameplay, perfect way to wind down after a long day, especially with an analog thumbstick gamepad.”
- “There’s not a ton of complexity or layered systems, which makes it very accessible but may not appeal as much to players looking for deep mechanical challenge.”
- “Limited depth: relatively simple gameplay systems.”
- “It is a story/puzzle/exploration game at its core, with bullet heaven type gameplay, not the other way around.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is minimal yet engaging, serving as a backdrop for exploration and discovery within the game world. Players find satisfaction in uncovering hidden storylines and progressing through the game by finding new weapons and artifacts, emphasizing its puzzle and exploration elements alongside the gameplay.
- “While the story is light and minimal, the world feels rewarding to explore, and discovering new weapons or artifacts gives a satisfying sense of progression.”
- “There are many hidden storylines waiting to be unlocked.”
- “It is a story/puzzle/exploration game at its core, with bullet heaven type gameplay, not the other way around.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about the game's replayability; some appreciate the ability to explore different skill upgrade pathways that enhance the experience, while others criticize the limited replay value due to its short length and static map, making it difficult to justify its price. Overall, it offers a meaningful adventure but lacks infinite replayability typical of other survivor-likes.
- “I see some comments about replayability, but honestly, I find it super replayable, as you can choose various skill upgrade pathways and totally change the experience.”
- “Unlike many other survivor-likes, it doesn't try to provide infinite replayability; it's more like an 8-10 hour adventure with meaningful content.”
- “While the game itself has an interesting concept with a static map and persistent changes to that map, the short length of the game (~5-6 hours to 100%) means it's hard to justify the ~$10 price tag, especially as the game has no replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of varied outcomes or different paths makes replaying feel redundant.”
- “The game offers a one-time experience with no real changes in subsequent playthroughs, which severely limits its replayability.”