I Am The Hero similar games & best alternatives

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I Am The Hero

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?

What works

  • Rich combo system and skill-based combat
  • Excellent pixel art and animations
  • Humorous and stylish presentation
  • Local and online co-op modes
  • Variety of unlockable characters and moves

Things to keep in mind

  • Some difficulty spikes and stun-lock issues
  • Short campaign length
  • Online community is small
  • Input and control issues reported
  • Some characters feel underpowered or limited

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Meta Ghost: Breaking Show

  • GODBREAKERS

  • Strike Force Heroes

  • Vellum

  • Roof Rage

  • Cobalt

Less competitive

Games that feels like I Am The Hero but with less competition against others

  • Young Souls

  • River City Girls

  • River City Girls 2

  • Rampage Knights

  • The TakeOver

  • Charlie Murder

Less intimate

Games that feels like I Am The Hero but with less focus on close relationships

  • The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

  • Paint the Town Red

  • One Finger Death Punch 2

  • 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG

  • Mother Russia Bleeds

  • Stick It to the Stickman

Less social

Games that feels like I Am The Hero but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Soda Girls

  • Anomaly Agent

  • Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition

  • Double Kick Heroes

  • Pocket Bravery

  • Idol Showdown

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I Am The Hero: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026