Games like H.E.R.O. on Steam Deck
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to H.E.R.O. (1984) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. The cheapest is Downwell at € 2,99. All of them are made by independent developers.
The Steam Deck runs most of the PC catalogue, but not all of it equally well. Only alternatives that Valve rates Verified (works out of the box) or Playable (works, with a tweak or two) are listed here. The ratings come from Valve, not from our own testing, and change as games are patched.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Downwell Indie
€ 2,99An indie vertical-descent action game with the tense cave-diving spirit of H.E.R.O.
Downwell is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Downwell runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. Not available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
SteamWorld Dig Indie
€ 9,99Dig down through a mine, upgrading tools as the caves get more dangerous, exactly H.E.R.O.'s loop.
SteamWorld Dig runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
PlateUp! Indie
€ 16,99A modern action title that rewards resource management and quick thinking under pressure.
PlateUp! runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Steam Deck
These alternatives to H.E.R.O. are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:
All 4 games like H.E.R.O.