– 92% positive Steam rating, currently at all-time low of $1.39 (80% off)
– Cozy point-and-click adventure with light RPG elements like fishing, hunting, and gathering
– Relaxed atmosphere praised for the “one more task” gameplay loop
– Short playtime (~2-4 hours) is main criticism, but easily overlooked at under $1.50
– Serves as a prequel, making it a good entry point to the series, and is Steam Deck Verified
Hidden Gem on Steam!
In Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1, players take on the role of a traveler who, together with an orphan boy, investigates a mysterious dragon threat. Almost 1,200 Steam reviews are 92% positive, but according to SteamDB, the 2020 title from Lonely Troops rarely exceeds 10 concurrent players. For fans of indie RPGs, Hero of the Kingdom could therefore be a real hidden gem – and it is currently available on Steam with an 80% discount at its all-time low of $1.39, down from $6.99.
Story begins with a dragon attack
The story begins in a town that has recently been attacked by a dragon. As a traveling adventurer, players meet the orphan boy Brent, who dreams of proving himself as a hero. Together, they set out to uncover the origin of the dragon. In gameplay terms, Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1 is a cozy point-and-click adventure with light RPG elements. Players can learn new skills such as fishing, hunting or gathering and collect better equipment.
What players are saying about it
According to Steam reviews, players particularly like the game’s relaxed atmosphere and easy accessibility. The gameplay is said to deliver that classic RPG pull where you always want to “just finish one more task.” Apart from the simple presentation, the main criticism is its length, which is only around 2 to 4 hours. At a price of less than $1.50, however, that should be easy to overlook. Although Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1 is not the first game in the series, it still works well as an entry point. The story is a prequel and takes place before the events of the original Hero of the Kingdom, which was released back in 2012.
More adventures in the series
If the ending leaves you wanting more, several more adventures are waiting. The series so far includes Hero of the Kingdom (2013), Hero of the Kingdom II (2015), Hero of the Kingdom III (2018), Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1 (2020), Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 (2021) and Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 3 (2024). Thanks to its “Verified” status on the Steam Deck, Hero of the Kingdom is also an interesting choice for gaming on the go.
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