Games like Hero of the Kingdom
If Hero of the Kingdom is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hero of the Kingdom II, Hero of the Kingdom III and Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its beautiful and relaxing atmosphere, nostalgic pixel art style and cozy. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Hero of the Kingdom is a 2013 casual-adventure RPG from Lonely Troops that combines point-and-click exploration with hidden-object puzzles and resource management. Players follow a story-driven quest through pre-rendered fantasy environments as a young hero searching for their missing father after the family home is raided. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as beautiful and relaxing, while players highlight the nostalgic pixel art style and simple-yet-engaging gameplay loop. The game features a cozy, relaxing vibe that players appreciate, with a medium-length campaign designed for short play sessions. Currently priced at $7.99 and verified for Steam Deck, it holds a 93% positive rating from 1376 Steam reviews, offering a gentle adventure experience for solo players seeking chill gameplay.
About Hero of the Kingdom: Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. Your home has been raided. Your father is missing. Set off on a dangerous journey to save him, and become the hero of the kingdom.
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Steam players who put hours into Hero of the Kingdom also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Hero of the Kingdom II
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and a relaxing mood with Hero of the Kingdom.
Top pick for Hero of the Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. The kingdom is under threat from pirates. Sail to the farthest islands to save your sister and become hero of the kingdom.
Hero of the Kingdom III
WHY THIS
Shares a cozy mood with Hero of the Kingdom.
Second-strongest match for Hero of the Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. An ancient evil awakened in the kingdom. Travel through the four valleys to become a hero and save the kingdom on the brink of destruction.
Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and a relaxing mood with Hero of the Kingdom.
Third-strongest match for Hero of the Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. People live in fear of the dragon. Embark with your friend Brent on a dangerous quest to kill the dragon and become a hero.
Hero of the Kingdom IV
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Ranked #4 for Hero of the Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Journeying, questing, crafting and bartering! You’ve been shipwrecked in an unknown place. Get ready for an exciting adventure full of surprises, pitfalls, and challenges.
Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 3
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and a cozy mood with Hero of the Kingdom.
Ranked #5 for Hero of the Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. A darkness is coming that will engulf the whole kingdom. Prepare for an adventure full of surprises and heroic deeds.
Where's My Loot?
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Ranked #6 for Hero of the Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG and Casual with Hero of the Kingdom.
A hidden objects game in a fantasy world. The loot from your last adventure was lost. Search around and find all your precious items back.
Just A Village Clicker
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Shares resource management and a cozy mood with Hero of the Kingdom.
Ranked #7 for Hero of the Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Hero of the Kingdom.
Just a Village Clicker is a game where you collect resources to rebuild your village and help your villagers with their tasks. Improve your village and combat stats with over 50 upgrades available! Advance through the dungeon floors and defeat powerful enemies!"
The Stone Cutter and the Mountain Spirit
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Ranked #8 for Hero of the Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
When a poor stone cutter gets tired of his simple life, the Mountain Spirit make his wishes come true! A beautiful Interactive Fairy Tale about the Wills that move us and the Transformations we go through in our lives.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Hero of the Kingdom at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
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Priced ~88% under Hero of the Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Buckshot Roulette
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Priced ~63% under Hero of the Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hero of the Kingdom.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
GRIS
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Priced ~53% under Hero of the Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
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Priced ~75% under Hero of the Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~81% under Hero of the Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
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Priced ~88% under Hero of the Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Hero of the Kingdom.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
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Priced ~63% under Hero of the Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Hero of the Kingdom.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
A Short Hike
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Priced ~50% under Hero of the Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hero of the Kingdom.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hero of the Kingdom.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hero of the Kingdom.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hero of the Kingdom.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hero of the Kingdom.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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More from Lonely Troops
Other recommendable Steam games by Lonely Troops, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Hero of the Kingdom II
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and a relaxing mood with Hero of the Kingdom.
Another title from Lonely Troops, the studio behind Hero of the Kingdom. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. The kingdom is under threat from pirates. Sail to the farthest islands to save your sister and become hero of the kingdom.
Hero of the Kingdom III
WHY THIS
Shares a cozy mood with Hero of the Kingdom.
Another title from Lonely Troops, the studio behind Hero of the Kingdom. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. An ancient evil awakened in the kingdom. Travel through the four valleys to become a hero and save the kingdom on the brink of destruction.
Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and a relaxing mood with Hero of the Kingdom.
Another title from Lonely Troops, the studio behind Hero of the Kingdom. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. People live in fear of the dragon. Embark with your friend Brent on a dangerous quest to kill the dragon and become a hero.
Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and a relaxing mood with Hero of the Kingdom.
Another title from Lonely Troops, the studio behind Hero of the Kingdom. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. Your city is suffering from the attack of unknown monsters. You must save your people and become a heroic princess.
Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 3
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and a cozy mood with Hero of the Kingdom.
Another title from Lonely Troops, the studio behind Hero of the Kingdom. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hero of the Kingdom.
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. A darkness is coming that will engulf the whole kingdom. Prepare for an adventure full of surprises and heroic deeds.
Megapolis
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Shares a relaxing mood with Hero of the Kingdom.
Another title from Lonely Troops, the studio behind Hero of the Kingdom. Shares Indie and Casual with Hero of the Kingdom.
Casual city building. Become an architect. Manage the small polis. Construct beautiful city zones with plenty of modern blocks. Work your way to the top through the campaign mode, or create your own scenarios.
War on Folvos
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Another title from Lonely Troops, the studio behind Hero of the Kingdom. Shares Indie with Hero of the Kingdom.
Clouds of war are shaping over the endless Folvos desert. You cannot wait any longer. Choose your side and take command! Lead your soldiers, tanks and aircraft to victory through Folvos varying landscapes across dozens of battles.
Empire of the Gods
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Another title from Lonely Troops, the studio behind Hero of the Kingdom. Shares Indie and Casual with Hero of the Kingdom.
Ancient Egypt cards. Master power, wealth, faith and life. Work your way up from a small tribe to a flourishing Empire. Win the Gods' favor and become the mightiest Pharaoh.
Frequently asked about Hero of the Kingdom
- Is Hero of the Kingdom verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hero of the Kingdom is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Hero of the Kingdom cost?
- Hero of the Kingdom is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Hero of the Kingdom?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hero of the Kingdom are Hero of the Kingdom II, Hero of the Kingdom III, Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1.
- Who developed Hero of the Kingdom?
- Hero of the Kingdom was developed by Lonely Troops.
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