Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or greater Processeur : Intel i5 Quad-Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires
The Heroes Around Me
The bond between a father and daughter drives this pixel-art adventure forward. Nearly every player feels something deeply: 13 out of 17 reviews praise the story’s emotional weight.
What it's about: The Heroes Around Me tells a story of a family of 3: the hard-working and quiet father – Nan, his daughter Lili, and their pet dog Sesame. Players will experience the harshness and warmth in the simpler time of the 1990s, where lots of stories are untold.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Graphics / art | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Value for money | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.1 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 20, 2026 · All-time low: €4.13 (Aug 20, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 9 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 31,6 % of players.
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Strengths
- A heartfelt father-daughter tale resonates with players: 13 positive mentions out of 17 for the story.
- Pixel-art visuals earn universal acclaim: 6 positive mentions out of 6.
- The game’s modest price tag draws no complaints: 1 positive mention for affordability.
Weaknesses
- Audio design falls short for most listeners: 7 negative mentions out of 11.
- Minor gameplay frustrations surface despite the strong narrative: 2 negative mentions out of 3.
- A single technical hiccup dampens the experience for some: 1 negative mention for bugs.
Who is it for?
Fans of touching, narrative-driven adventures with pixel-art aesthetics will find a gem here. Players seeking deep mechanics or polished audio should look elsewhere.
Is The Heroes Around Me worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 762 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: A heartfelt father-daughter tale resonates with players. Current price: 6,89€.
Verdict
A near-perfect score of 95% positive masks a few rough edges. The story shines so brightly it overshadows its flaws, making it a must-play for emotional RPG enthusiasts.
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