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Underhero

A side-scrolling RPG where a villain's minion becomes the hero

Paper Castle Games · Released Sep 19, 2018

AdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 751
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Dec 8, 2020
Minimum PC
HD 5450
4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Underhero?

Underhero is a 2D RPG set in the Chestnut Kingdom, where an underling replaces the fallen hero. You jump through areas, search for secrets, and fight enemies and bosses using timed attacks, dodges, and parries instead of turns. Enemies consider you an ally, so you can talk to them during battles.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy linear adventures with a comedic tone
  • +you like pixel art and cartoon-style characters

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer traditional turn-taking over reflex-driven RPG battles
  • −you want an open world or multiplayer

What players say

91% of 751 reviews are positive

Players praise the story and characters, with several also highlighting the combat. Complaints are less consistent, though some describe the game as uneven or rough around the edges.

Screenshots and trailer

Underhero screenshot 1

Underhero system requirements

Minimum: HD 5450, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i3 / AMD Quad-Core Processor A6
Graphics
512MB VRAM, EVGA GeForce 210 DDR3, ASUS AMD HD 5450, Intel HD Graphics 2000
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
64-bit and 32-bit systems supported.

Does Underhero have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Underhero run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • Cloud saves are not shared across platforms

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
44
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Underhero use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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