Underplayed Gems

Kinda Heroes: The cutest RPG ever! (2020)

Kinda Heroes: The cutest RPG ever! cover
Developer
Hippo Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.8 of 5, 110 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A small, lovingly crafted RPG with a gentle and approachable feel, perfect for short, cozy play sessions.

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What players say

Players call it a decent time-waster with cute visuals and simple idle RPG gameplay, but many warn it feels like a mobile port packed with microtransactions. Reviews are split: some say it is free-to-play friendly, others insist progression gets too grindy and pushes toward pay-to-win. Long-time players point out development stalled after 2021.

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