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Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder

Isometric shooter mixing gunfire with the powers of thunder

DarkDes Labs · Released Jan 19, 2017

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Mixed
67% of 82
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Jun 12, 2024
Minimum PC
GMA 3600 (Integrated)
0.5 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder?

This single-player, 2D isometric shooter takes place in a world combining technology and fantasy. You fight guards with guns and magical abilities as the Thunder God's heir, seeking to recover your powers and rescue a kidnapped princess. Short comic scenes tell the story.

For you if...

  • +you like retro visuals with an isometric perspective
  • +you enjoy exploring dungeons and searching for secret rooms

Not for you if...

  • −you want complex character builds and detailed equipment management

What players say

67% of 82 reviews are positive

Players praise the combat and variety of weapons and abilities, but criticize awkward controls. A recent review also reports a persistent bug that prevents further progress after a late-game death.

Screenshots and trailer

Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder screenshot 1

Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder system requirements

Minimum: GMA 3600 (Integrated), 0.5 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Atom N2800 ( 1.86 GHz Dual core )
Graphics
Intel GMA 3600 graphics (Integrated)
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
256 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows 7, Windows 10
Processor
AMD Athlon II X4 635 ( 2.9 GHz Quad core )
Graphics
NVidia GeForce GT 240 ( 1Gb )
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
256 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
(developer's computer)

Does Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
64
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Russian, German, Ukrainian.

Does Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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