The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based rogue-lite RPG developed by Croteam. It is a game that merges the Arthurian legend with sci-fi horror. In this game, players can recruit a company of up to four mortal heroes and guide them in spirit on a perilous journey from Albion to Jerusalem. The game offers a richly-imagined medieval setting on the brink of apocalypse where players can trade with merchants, improve their heroes, and unearth ancient relics. Players can also search for the lost fragments of their soul scattered across the multiverse and save as many worlds as possible.

The game is designed to offer a roguelike experience where players can carve a path across the lands of Albion, Marca Hispanica, and Al-Andalus. The game offers tactical turn-based combat where players can master the tactics of squad-based and turn-based combat to conquer both human and demonic foes. The game has a non-linear narrative, which is inspired by Arthurian legend, the Matter of France, and the history of Al-Andalus. The game also features dynamic leveling, equipment upgrades, and spells. The world of The Hand of Merlin is constantly reshaped as players jump from one parallel dimension to the next, making each journey unique.