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'Next Hero' is a Roguelike-shooting action RPG that explores dungeons, acquires weapons and equipment, and kills monsters. Find a girlfriend kidnapped by the dragon and rebuild the destroyed village to become a hero in the village!

2018ActionIndieAdventureRPGCasual9.99 USDWindowsby LINE Games Corporation
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Frequently asked about Next Hero

How much does Next Hero cost?
Next Hero is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Next Hero?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Next Hero are Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon, Blazing Beaks, Starward Rogue.
Who developed Next Hero?
Next Hero was developed by LINE Games Corporation.

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