Underplayed Gems

Who Needs a Hero? (2021)

Who Needs a Hero? cover
Developer
Henrique Faitta Chitolina, Pidro Soft
Publisher
Baby Stone Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 1,466 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

This feels like a lighthearted, choose-your-own-adventure story where silly humor and small decisions shape your fate.

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What players say

Players describe this as a simple, goofy RPG that leans heavily on dice rolls and repetitive clicking. Many find the humor and references entertaining, but they also point out heavy grinding, an abrupt price hike from $4 to $20, and choices that barely impact outcomes.

Trailer

Screenshots

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