New trailer for first-person, original “Diablo”-style ARPG “Heathen” hits 1M views in 4 days, praised for dark atmosphere, fun loot hunting

On October 13, 2026, independent game developer Christopher Yabsley expressed his gratitude for the trailer for his first-person action RPG *Heathen* reaching 1 million views.

First-person "Diablo"-style ARPG Reaches 1 Million Views in 4 Days. Generating Significant Buzz

This title is a first-person dungeon-crawling action RPG heavily influenced by the original *Diablo*.

The trailer, released on October 9 via the YouTube channel Indie Games Hub, showcases gameplay elements such as traveling from town to dungeons, battling enemies inside dungeons, discovering and equipping items from treasure chests, and allocating skill points.

That trailer has surpassed 1 million views in just four days since its release. The trailer effectively conveys the gloomy atmosphere reminiscent of the original *Diablo* and a system that promises enjoyable treasure hunting, which seems to be why the game is garnering so much attention.

The Original *Diablo* Played with My Mom Was the Starting Point—The “Fear” and Minimalist Aesthetics Carried Forward by the First-Person Dark Hack-and-Slash Game *Heathen* [Interview] | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Gaming News Site

From *Diablo*’s “one town, one dungeon” structure and the darkness depicted from a first-person perspective, right down to the promise to play with his mother once the game was finished.

https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/30/168630.htmlRead more »

Game*Spark has published an interview with the game’s creator, so be sure to check it out.

*Heathen* is scheduled for release on PC (Steam).

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