Quarterheart
Launches 12 November 2026 · PC
Quarterheart is a cozy arcade roguelite about an old machine in the attic that still works — and slowly becomes yours. Drop in a quarter, fight the little monsters on its screen, and win a sticker for every new one you beat. Your goal is simple: cover the whole machine in your victories. Drop a Coin A run lasts 2–4 minutes, win or lose: a string of quick fights, a new upgrade after each one, and a boss at the end. Losing barely stings — and there's always another coin. Fight Its Monsters The basics are simple: aim at a moving monster and click true. Then each monster adds its own twist — one races and won't hold still, one splits into a swarm, one only takes full damage when you hit its timing ring, one drums out a beat your clicks should match, and one winds up a big counterattack you can parry by clicking at just the right moment. Eight monsters, eight twists to learn. Build Your Run After every win, pick one of three upgrades and stack them: sharper crits, wider timing windows, safer parries, heavier charged hits. Sixty in the pool. Beat the boss and the machine opens its next level — six in all, each with new monsters and a meaner boss. Cover the Cabinet Every...
Gameplay
Quarterheart is a cozy arcade roguelite about an old machine in the attic that still works — and slowly becomes yours. Drop in a quarter, fight the little monsters on its screen, and win a sticker for every new one you beat. Your goal is simple: cover the whole machine in your victories. Drop a Coin A run lasts 2–4 minutes, win or lose: a string of quick fights, a new upgrade after each one, and a boss at the end. Losing barely stings — and there's always another coin. Fight Its Monsters The basics are simple: aim at a moving monster and click true. Then each monster adds its own twist — one races and won't hold still, one splits into a swarm, one only takes full damage when you hit its timing ring, one drums out a beat your clicks should match, and one winds up a big counterattack you can parry by clicking at just the right moment. Eight monsters, eight twists to learn. Build Your Run After every win, pick one of three upgrades and stack them: sharper crits, wider timing windows, safer parries, heavier charged hits. Sixty in the pool. Beat the boss and the machine opens its next level — six in all, each with new monsters and a meaner boss. Cover the Cabinet Every first kill drops a sealed sticker pack into the tray. Peel it open and stick it on the cabinet, over the last owner's faded notes. Where you stick it decides what it does. Each sticker upgrades or...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Custom Volume Controls
- Mouse Only Option
- Save Anytime
- Touch Only Option
- Steam Cloud
- Family Sharing
Release details
Quarterheart is developed by Emotional Machines. Quarterheart launches on Thursday, 12 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 6 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does Quarterheart release?
Quarterheart launches on 12 November 2026.
Which platforms is Quarterheart on?
Quarterheart is on PC.
Who makes Quarterheart?
Quarterheart is developed by Emotional Machines.