Way of the Passive Fist is a Action game from Household Games Inc. with a 77% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Household Games Inc.
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 77% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: Vista, 7, 8, 10 (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: 2.0 Ghz dual-core or better
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Geforce 8800 GTX / Radeon HD 2900 XT or better
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 120 MB available space
Sound Card: integrated or better
Additional Notes: Vista users: DX10 not supported, DX11 is required.
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.7 Lion, 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan, 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra
Processor: 2.0 Ghz dual-core or better
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Geforce 8800 GTX / Radeon HD 2900 XT or better
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 120 MB available space
Sound Card: integrated or better
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS
Processor: 2.0 Ghz dual-core or better
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Geforce 8800 GTX / Radeon HD 2900 XT or better
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 120 MB available space
Sound Card: integrated or better
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Way of the Passive Fist is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, rhythm, post-apocalyptic, and pixel art.
Best for players who want post-apocalyptic, pixel art, body horror, and boss rush.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
rhythm
Play styleTiming actions to music or rhythm is part of the hook.
post-apocalyptic
SettingThe world reads as ruined, hostile, or shaped by collapse.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
tactical-combat
Play stylePositioning, planning, and combat choices carry weight.
high-skill-ceiling
FitThe game rewards practice and mastery over time.
Steam review snapshots
Use of these moves makes killing enemies quicker and are vital to damaging bosses.Bosses have clever patterns to boot, and usually are accompanied by a swarm of minions and demand metered attacks be built up…For a game where everyone ambles in the periphery until it is their turn to attack, positioning and meter management is surprisingly…For a game where everyone ambles in the periphery until it is their turn to attack, positioning and meter management is surprisingly…Why it fits
Check it if you want action filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.