Who Needs a Hero? (2021)

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

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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.

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