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Games like HeroInc

If HeroInc is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pixel Chess Idle RPG, Ashen Crown and Grinding Guilds — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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About HeroInc: Can you evolve from a street thug into a savior? Manage your time and stats in this tactical Auto-Battler. Clear threats to stop the rising Fear before the city collapses. Build your hero, decide your fate.

2026StrategySimulationRPGCasualEarly AccessWindowsby Nue Games
HeroInc — Steam game cover

Players who liked HeroInc also play

Steam players who put hours into HeroInc 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.

  1. Pixel Chess Idle RPG

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for HeroInc fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with HeroInc.

    Chess meets Idle RPG! Forget checkmate—pieces have HP, stats, and loot. Earn gold for every move, upgrade your army, and unlock skills like Splash Damage. Automate your board to grind endlessly, then Rebirth for massive multipliers. A strategic loop of infinite scaling and pixel-art destruction.

    2026StrategyIndieRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Ashen Crown

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for HeroInc fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with HeroInc.

    A single-player roguelite autobattler built almost entirely with AI. Pick a fighter, climb 20 battles to a final boss, and win in the build you assemble: 12 weapons, 24 classes, 53 subspecs, 247 skills. Go deep on one path or sprawl across many and break the game open.

    2026StrategyRPGCasual5.39 USDSteam ↗
  3. Grinding Guilds

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for HeroInc fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with HeroInc.

    Grinding Guilds mixes the loot hunt and character building from ARPGs, with the strategy elements of Auto Battlers. Pick your hero, level up, get loot and upgrade abilities. Hire allies for your guild, equip Pacts, position your units and find the best strategy to beat all bosses.

    2026StrategyRPGSteam ↗
  4. Rejected Draft

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for HeroInc fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with HeroInc.

    You are a flawed doodle thrown in the trash. Battle rival sketches in an idle climb for revenge. Every enemy is drawn by community artists, with alternate versions and direct credits. In an unusual twist on builds, choose which enemies appear in your world, then defeat them to absorb their powers.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  5. Idle Kitty

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for HeroInc fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with HeroInc.

    ⭐老牌国家电网合作伙伴⭐独立开发,挂机猫猫传是一款 猫星人 杂烩大乱斗 为题材 —— 以角色抽卡、爽快刷宝、自由培养、经营势力、攻略推图为玩法的 【甜点级】 挂 机 游 戏 喵 ~

    2026StrategyIndieRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Last Warrior Arena

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for HeroInc fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with HeroInc.

    A fast-paced roguelike autobattler where every run is a new strategy. Choose from 26 unique classes, build powerful item synergies, and push your build to its limits as you climb toward the highest stage possible.

    StrategyIndieRPGSteam ↗
  7. Hero's Guild

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for HeroInc fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG and Early Access with HeroInc.

    Your heroes are people. They form bonds, take grudges, fall in love, and die permanently. Run a guild of brilliant, emotionally unstable adventurers — and watch their story write itself.

    RPGEarly AccessSteam ↗
  8. 洪荒:我挂机成圣

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for HeroInc fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with HeroInc.

    洪荒是一款非常非常非常肝的文字素材类游戏,游戏中没有华丽的美术,闪亮亮的特效,完全以放置挂机的数值玩法为驱动,养成依靠打书、炼妖、修炼、构筑装备品质词条等搭配数百名不同的角色,在其中玩家更能够通过放置挂机获得宝物与资源,拥有各种神话传说中的角色,然后将获得的物品角色与其他玩家进行交易来养成自己最强的阵容。

    2024StrategyIndieSimulationDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with HeroInc.

    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?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with HeroInc.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  3. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with HeroInc.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and Casual with HeroInc.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and RPG with HeroInc.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Tails Noir: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with HeroInc.

    Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Floating Point

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with HeroInc.

    Floating Point is a peaceful, free game about using a grappling hook to swing yourself gracefully through randomly generated spaces. The only objective is to collect points, and the only thing that increases your points is swinging swiftly, smoothly and elegantly without hitting anything.

    2014IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with HeroInc.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Nue Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Nue Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Choice Matters

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nue Games, the studio behind HeroInc. Shares Strategy and RPG with HeroInc.

    A resource management card game where every decision impacts your journey. Navigate diverse events, balance resources, and uncover unique stories.

    2024StrategyRPGCasual1.49 USDSteam ↗
  2. Ballardo: Roguelike Billiards

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nue Games, the studio behind HeroInc. Shares Strategy and Simulation with HeroInc.

    A strategic twist on classic pool games! Merge skillful billiards gameplay with roguelike mechanics to conquer increasingly challenging stages. Customize your playstyle with unique stickers, relics, and items to create a one-of-a-kind billiard experience.

    2025SportsStrategyIndie8.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Very Very RARE

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nue Games, the studio behind HeroInc. Shares Strategy and Casual with HeroInc.

    Forge insanely rare turrets in an incremental idle tower defense. Hunt impossible loot, unlock powerful relics, expand your skill tree, complete quests, and discover game-breaking synergies as you chase the rarest drops imaginable.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗

Frequently asked about HeroInc

What games are most similar to HeroInc?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside HeroInc are Pixel Chess Idle RPG, Ashen Crown, Grinding Guilds.
Who developed HeroInc?
HeroInc was developed by Nue Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on HeroInc.

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