The Heroes Around Me (2024)

Developer: OKJOY
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 752 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, nostalgic walk through a lovingly detailed 1990s Chinese small town, where gentle pixel art and concise dialogue quietly build a deep emotional story.

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What players say

Players praise the emotional father-daughter story and gorgeous pixel art, but many warn the English translation is riddled with errors and incomplete. The game is very short at around 3 hours, with slow scene transitions and limited interaction beyond walking and talking.

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