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Rustbox Games · Published by Rustbox Games · Official site ↗
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Bookmark Hero is a fantasy, peripheral-idle RPG. Play from a bookmark-sized window on the side of your screen and instruct your hero with queued tasks. Watch as they explore lands, conquer monsters, hone skills, craft gear, and embark on quests. Even as you work, their legend unfolds.
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Casual · 2027 · More free games
Explore lands and hone skills as you queue tasks for your hero in Bookmark Hero. This 2027 adventure, RPG, and simulation game from Rustbox Games offers a unique way to watch your character grow.
About this game
Bookmark Hero is a high-fantasy, peripheral-idle RPG set in the vast world of Gamdor. Play from a bookmark-sized window on the side of your screen and command your hero indirectly by giving them queued tasks. Watch as they explore lands, conquer monsters, hone skills, craft gear and weapons, and embark on quests. Even as you work, their legend unfolds.
The world of Arshrein is filled with diverse regions and points of interest. Venture forth to uncover new opportunities, stories, and riches. But be weary. The further your travel, the more dangerous the roads.
Create a hero that fits your style with multiple races, hairstyles, and visual customization options.
Out of the way, but big enough to play
Bookmark Hero is designed to respect your screen real-estate and takes up little room. You can set the bookmark window to be on the left or right side of your screen. It also functions well with multiple display setups.
Queued interaction for minimal distraction
The game is built to be engaging without demanding constant attention. Queue up tasks for your hero, optionally set them to repeat, and let the adventure progress at its own steady rhythm while you stay productive.
Do other things while your hero swings
Whether your hero is chopping wood or fighting goblins, you can stay focused on your own tasks—work, browsing, chatting, or even playing other games—while they carry on with their adventure.
Embark on epic quests
There are many quests to complete in Bookmark Hero. As you level-up your various skills, you'll be able to take on tougher, more legendary quests.
Lots of skills to master
Progress through a wide array of skills, organized into four core categories:
Combat: swordsman, ranger, mage
Gathering: wood chopping, mining, skinning, foraging
Crafting: blacksmithing, leatherwork, tailoring, and more
Survival: fishing, cooking, firemaking, and more
Dress to impress
Gear defines both your appearance and your bonuses. Whether you aim to become a master wizard, a hardened warrior, or a precise ranger, crafting and equipping the right items is key to shaping your hero’s strengths.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4100
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000 or equivalent (any integrated GPU from the last decade)
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti, AMD R7 360, or modern integrated GPU (Intel UHD 620+)
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Bookmark Hero Online Update 0.3.0
Hello Adventurers! The Online Update has just landed. Bookmark Hero 0.3.0 is about sharing the world with other players, and taking your heroes with you when you switch machines.Updates and Changes- Other players are now visible in your world while playing (optional toggle in settings).- Log book updated with Friends list added to see other Steam friends who are playing.- Steam Rich Presence now shows your friends what you're up to in-game.- Steam Cloud sync has been configured to sync audio settings and heroes.Bugs and Fixes- Fixed a bug where Tut would give another tinderbox instead of advancing after firemaking.- Fixed a bug where queued tasks were lost after death.- Fixed a crash that could happen around campfires.- Fixed the quest book using the wrong graphic when pressed.- Fixed the demo and full game both showing as in-game on Steam.Let me know what you think! Please report any bugs or feedback to the Discord and/or Steam discussions bug channel. Thank you and happy adventuring!Read full article on Community Announcements (LexGear)Patch NotesOfficial
Minor update 0.2.1
- Added Leather Cowl for ranged skill.- Updated core engine to 4.7.- Fixed flashing hero hover label bug.- Fixed health bar not properly updating after switching hero.- Fixed quest info tab not updating properly after switching hero.- Fixed flashing inventory grid bug.- Fixed a bug where hero would get stuck in a chopping loop if they were too low level for tree.Read full article on Community Announcements (LexGear)Patch NotesOfficial
Metal Update 0.2.0
Hello Adventurers! The Metal Update has just landed. Now you can mine, smelt, and smith yourself a full set of Dendra full-plate armour.Updates and ChangesAdded the first full melee set of armour and weapons.Audio option added to slowly mute repetitive sounds when the game is running in the background.Cooking without logs now correctly informs the player.FixesFixed a bug where smithing was not gaining experience.Fixed a bug where you could enter the game with no hero selected.Fixed a bug where in certain situations the context menu would go off-screen.Read full article on Community Announcements (LexGear)Patch NotesOfficial
QoL update 0.1.6
Hello Adventurers! This is just a minor update to improve some quality of life features. A lot of players have been asking for an even bigger zoom, so I've included a 1x, 1.5x, and now 2x zoom option! Let me know what you think.Expanded hero creation interface and removed the need for scroll.Fixed a bug where the intro sequence would sometimes skip.Added an even bigger zoom.Fixed an aliasing issue on hero name when viewed at 1.5x zoom.Tools now get sent to your bank if you don't have room in your bag to accept them.Read full article on Community Announcements (LexGear)Patch NotesOfficial
Minor update 0.1.5
Hello Adventurers! This is just a minor update to fix a couple issues many demo testers mentioned.Fixed books not opening on small displays with zoom enabled.Improved weighted odds for all actions (in particular skinning).Read full article on Community Announcements (LexGear)
