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Heroes of Steel RPG

Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2014

Should you play it?

Heroes of Steel is a tactical RPG set in a grim post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Coordinate your party of four heroes in turn-based combat and navigate a engaging world and story.

What works

  • Deep tactical combat
  • Rich story and characters
  • Large game world with exploration
  • Frequent developer updates and support
  • High replayability and character build variety

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and simple audio
  • Repetitive combat encounters
  • Some ui clunkiness due to mobile port
  • Slow pacing and occasional difficulty spikes
  • Limited social interaction and multiplayer

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Lords of Magic: Special Edition

  • Hero of Fate

  • Chromosome Evil

  • Rencounter

  • Caves of Lore

  • Loria

Less social

Games that feels like Heroes of Steel RPG but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Crowntakers

  • Avernum 2: Crystal Souls

  • Seer's Gambit

  • Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG

  • ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)

  • Evolution of Ages: Settlements

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Heroes of Steel RPG: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026