Deal | Cozy fantasy adventure with 94% positive reviews now just $1.34 on Steam

In Hero of the Kingdom II, players take on the role of a young man who has found refuge in a small fishing village with his younger sister after losing their family. But the peace doesn't last long: Pirates raid the village and kidnap his sister. Determined to rescue her, the young adventurer sets out on a journey through a medieval fantasy kingdom filled with dangers and secrets. Hero of the Kingdom II is currently 85% off on Steam until November 16, bringing its price down to $1.34 from $8.99. According to SteamDB, this matches the game's usual discount level, which was last seen in September.

Rather than controlling the character directly, players click their way through lovingly designed 2D locations, search for hidden objects and talk to the kingdom's inhabitants. The locals have plenty of tasks to offer, most of which require specific resources or equipment. That means gathering mushrooms, catching fish, hunting for treasure and trading goods to stock up on supplies and earn gold. As players progress, they gradually learn new skills that open up additional possibilities. Pirates, spiders and undead creatures also stand in the young adventurer's way. However, battles play out automatically as long as the necessary equipment is available. Instead of quick reflexes, success depends mainly on diligent resource gathering, a little planning and smart trading. There's no time pressure, either.

The relaxed gameplay formula has been extremely well received on Steam, with 94% of more than 2,400 player reviews being positive. Although the mechanics are fairly simple, many players find the combination of gathering, trading and steadily completing small tasks surprisingly addictive. The charming visuals and peaceful soundtrack have also earned praise. On the other hand, some players criticize the repetitive collection and delivery quests, as well as the frequent backtracking between previously visited locations. According to HowLongToBeat, the game takes around six hours to complete.

Anyone expecting complex RPG mechanics or challenging combat will therefore be disappointed. For a few cozy hours of gaming, however, Hero of the Kingdom II should be a great fit. The adventure's Steam Deck compatibility is officially listed as "Unknown", but the game has a native Linux version. It is accordingly labeled "Native" on ProtonDB and should therefore also run on Valve's handheld.

The following trailer offers a first look at the game:

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