Heartwood Heroes (2023)

Developer: Ludosity
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 49 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast, lighthearted board game RPG where you race friends through humorous quests and quick battles, balancing co-op and competition.

casualfamily friendlyfast pacedhumorouscompetitivecooperativecolorfullighthearted

What players say

Players praise it as a fun local party game with Ludosity humor and light strategy, but note it lacks single-player content, AI opponents, and online play. Many compare it to 100% Orange Juice or Dokapon Kingdom, and say it relies on community workshop mods that never took off.

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