Rank 01Why this
Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Underhero.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Underhero also play
The closest matches to Underhero: Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, 8-Bit Adventures 2, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, Wandersong, and This Way Madness Lies. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Same dark mood as Underhero.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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Wandersong
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Underhero.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Underhero
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- 24Rakuen
- 97% of 2,904 reviews
- Released: 2018
- Developer: Paper Castle Games
- Price: $2.99−80%checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 91% of 578 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Caffeine addicted autistic protagonist
- Meta narrative twists in the story
- Paper mario like combat with unique twists
- Contemplative
- Dark
- Whimsical
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About Underhero
The closest matches to Underhero: Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, 8-Bit Adventures 2, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, Wandersong, and This Way Madness Lies. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Underhero is your kind of game, the closest matches are Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, 8-Bit Adventures 2 and Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, dark and whimsical, and single out its backtracking mazes and bribing enemies. 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.
About Underhero: Underhero is an RPG-platformer where the chosen hero has failed, and an underling of the evil king takes his place as the new hero. Use timing-based combat to defeat enemies as you venture across the land, face off against quirky bosses, and save the kingdom from your own evil boss, Mr Stitches!
Is Underhero worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 578 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 80% off, now $2.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 13 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Caffeine addicted autistic protagonist
- Meta narrative twists in the story
- Paper mario like combat with unique twists
- Play as the villain murdering the hero
People who play it also play: Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, 8-Bit Adventures 2, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
Frequently asked about Underhero
Can I run it?
Does Underhero run on Steam Deck?
Underhero is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Underhero cost?
Underhero is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Underhero?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Underhero are Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, 8-Bit Adventures 2, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass.
Who developed Underhero?
Underhero was developed by Paper Castle Games.