Loop Hero (2021)

Developer: Four Quarters
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 36,419 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn tactical loop where you meticulously build the environment and watch your hero auto-battle through a bleak, pixelated world.

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What players say

Players are split on Loop Hero: many love the art, music, and tile-combination systems, but a vocal minority find it a grindy slog where runs feel too similar and progress too slow. The game asks you to discover mechanics on your own, which some find rewarding and others frustrating.

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