Underplayed Gems

Loop Hero (2021)

Loop Hero cover
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

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.

strategicaddictivemethodicalminimalistatmosphericgrindingunforgivingmeditative

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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Screenshots

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