Become a Venetian merchant and journey to 17th century Istanbul, capital of the Ottoman Empire at the height of its power. Experience its culture and history, then descend into Fitrat, the realm of dreams, to uncover the past of your hero and his role in the devastating Cretan War.
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Mixed (52) - 67% of the 52 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Dec 14, 2023
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Recommended
By KnightReview October 4, 2023

“If I had to judge it based on its first hour, the user experience part should be emphasized in the upcoming updates. In particular, the controller scheme that comes by default should be reviewed.”

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About This Game





It is the 17th century and the Ottoman Empire is at the height of its power, forming a transcontinental realm stretching across Europe, Asia, and Africa. However, it is locked in a deadly struggle with Venice, for resources and power, centered around the richest of its provinces, crete. You are an impoverished patrician from Venice, exiled in Istanbul. The accidental discovery of a mysterious compass sets you on a course for vengeance against the Ottoman commander responsible for the death of your family and your disgrace.

Vendetta Across Worlds


The Compass is your only chance at finding justice. By day, explore the meticulously recreated Istanbul at its richest and most beautiful, running into characters ripped straight from the pages of history. Meet Ahmed Dede, astronomer, poet, and historian, who played an unlikely role in your hero's past, and a vital ally of Sultan Mehmed IV, whose rule saw the Empire reach its greatest territorial extent.

By night, descend into Fitrat, the realm of dreams where everything is possible. Draw and redraw the course of your destiny, peer into the lives of others, from petty merchants to mighty kings. But beware, the compass can only take you so far. Beyond that, you'll need strength of arms, wits, and a keen eye for secrets.

Overcome, Grow, Conquer


Every time you descend into Fitrat, you have the opportunity to grow stronger and push closer to the truth. Fight enemies trying to keep you from changing fate, using a light RPG system featuring skills, weapons, and armor to build your disgraced patrician the way you like.

But this realm is more than just violence: You'll need to explore in depth, tackle challenging puzzles and show off your agility in platforming sections, if you want to learn the complete truth. The Compass will be your irreplaceable aid.

A Blend of Reality and Fantasy


Compass of Destiny was created using meticulous research, to give you an authentic glimpse into the Ottoman Empire at its peak, challenged for supremacy by the Serene Republic of Venice. The brutal Cretan War defined the balance of power in the Mediterraneans for centuries to come, making it the perfect moment in history to combine with exploring fantasy concepts and the personal struggles of people caught in the middle of a titanic struggle between superpowers.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

"This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages: Frequent Violence, Blood, Strong Language."

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 64bit
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 580
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 64bit
    • Processor: Intel Core™ i7-5930K or AMD FX-9590
    • Memory: 12 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 3060 or AMD RX 6600
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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