Forebear

An Ojibwe Roguelite Deckbuilding Game

About Forebear

Forebear is a roguelite deck-building game that blends Indigenous culture with immersive gameplay. Players explore a procedurally-generated world inspired by Ojibwe folklore, learning traditional language as they progress. With dynamic card mechanics, character growth, and impactful choices, Forebear offers a rich, replayable experience that educates, entertains, and honors Indigenous heritage. Expansions are planned for mobile and consoles.

  • Procedurally Generated
  • Choices Matter
  • Engaging Story
  • Educational

Charming Characters

Customize Your Starter Deck

Embark on endless possibilities in "Forebear," starting with 50 unique deck cards and unlocking over 70 additional ones for a total of at least 120 unique cards at launch. As you play, each card introduces you to a word in the Ojibwe language, helping you learn and remember these words—including names of various Canadian animals—over time. Master deep card mechanics to unleash devastating combinations, proving your mastery in the game world. The Empowered and Enlightened mechanics challenge you to strategically balance different energy types during battles; however, be cautious—focusing too heavily on one energy may leave you vulnerable to enemy exploitation.

  • 120+ Unique Cards
  • Customize Your Starting Deck
  • Endless Possibilities
  • Discover Powerful Combinations

A Dynamic and Immersive World

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Forebear offers an immersive, ever-changing world where survival and strategy go hand in hand. The day/night cycle isn’t just for show—it directly impacts your experience, transforming familiar landscapes into dangerous environments as darkness falls. One moment you're the hunter, the next, you're being hunted, reflecting the unpredictability of nature. Set in the breathtaking Canadian wilderness, the game’s dynamic soundscape pulls you deeper into its world, from the serene calls of loons at dusk to the hum of insects in the heat of summer. Every decision you make matters—affecting relationships, shaping storylines, and even permanently altering the game world. The weight of your choices adds a layer of tension and responsibility, ensuring no two playthroughs are ever the same.

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