HEROish

HEROish PC is a side-scrolling action RTS with RPG and deckbuilding elements, built around direct hero control, summoned minions, spells, and castle destruction. Steam continues to list the game under the original name HEROish; no verified PC storefront rebrand or replacement edition was found. Sunblink develops and publishes the game, which combines three solo campaigns with competitive online 1v1 and 2v2 battles.

The game sits between a lane-based MOBA, a compact real-time strategy title, and a card-driven action game. You are not simply issuing orders from above. Your chosen champion fights directly on the battlefield while your deck determines which troops, abilities, and spells you can bring into each encounter.

How HEROish plays on PC

Each battle revolves around a straightforward objective: push through enemy forces, protect your own stronghold, and destroy the opposing tower or Soul Gem. The side-scrolling camera keeps the action readable while both armies advance along connected combat lanes.

Movement and combat are handled from the perspective of the selected hero. You can attack opposing units, use personal abilities, support summoned allies, and help break defensive positions. This direct-control layer gives the game more physical involvement than a traditional RTS, but the strategic decisions remain important because poorly chosen units can leave an attack without the support it needs.

Mana management controls the timing of many tactical decisions. Spells can deliver direct damage, create empowering auras, or set up traps that punish an advancing enemy. Spending mana too aggressively may leave your hero unable to answer a counterattack, while saving too long can allow the opponent to establish pressure.

Victories depend on combining the hero, the available minions, and the timing of each card. A group of durable frontline units may create space for ranged attackers, while healing units or control spells can keep a push alive long enough to reach a tower.

Six champions and three factions

HEROish includes six playable champions divided between the Imperial, Cursed, and Feral factions. Each hero has a distinct ability set and plays differently, so changing characters is more meaningful than selecting a cosmetic variation.

The faction identity is expressed through its available minions and deck structure. Imperial forces can field units such as healing clerics, while the Cursed faction is associated with skeleton armies and darker battlefield tools. Feral forces bring a more creature-focused style, including the game’s bearzerker units.

Every faction has access to dozens of minion types, many with their own special abilities. The important choice is not only which unit is strongest in isolation, but which combination supports the current hero and creates a reliable answer to enemy pushes.

Players who enjoy the blend of real-time commands and character progression may find a broader fantasy strategy comparison in hybrid fantasy RTS and RPG campaigns like SpellForce 3 Collection, although HEROish uses shorter, more focused battles and a card-based deployment system.

Campaign structure and progression

The single-player content is organized into three campaigns with a deliberately playful fantasy tone, hand-crafted environments, and story scenes built around campy storytelling. The campaigns are not open-world strategy sandboxes. Instead, they guide you through a sequence of battles and map-based encounters.

Campaign progression gives you reasons to keep experimenting with the system. You can collect new minions, level up your champion, and upgrade your deck as the story advances. That progression gradually expands your tactical options rather than turning the game into a large-scale empire simulator.

The campaign loop is therefore based on mastery and experimentation. Replaying missions with another champion can change how you approach the same type of battlefield because each hero brings different abilities and unit combinations to the fight.

Players looking for a more explicitly card-driven tactical format can also compare HEROish with real-time Viking strategy games with board-game and card mechanics such as Wartile. Wartile is more squad-focused and tactical, while HEROish emphasizes lane pressure, hero abilities, and castle defense.

Competitive multiplayer and deckbuilding

HEROish supports online 1v1 and 2v2 PvP matches, with cross-platform multiplayer listed as a PC feature. Multiplayer lets you build custom decks and compete against friends, bots, or opponents through a ranked ladder.

The 2v2 format changes the value of deck construction. A partner may cover an area-control weakness, provide healing, or bring units that benefit from the pressure created by your own champion. Good coordination matters because two uncoordinated pushes can simply feed the opponent enough time and mana to stabilize.

Competitive play is the game’s repeatable long-term loop. The campaigns teach the basic relationships between heroes, troops, spells, and towers, while PvP tests whether those ideas hold up against another player who can adapt rather than follow a predictable AI pattern.

There is no verified local split-screen or same-device multiplayer feature in the current PC storefront information. The multiplayer offering should therefore be understood as online competitive play, not couch co-op.

What is included on the PC edition?

The Steam PC edition is presented as a paid standalone game rather than a free-to-play client. The current storefront listing describes the three campaigns, six champions, minion collection, deck upgrades, and online PvP as part of the game. No separate DLC packs or season pass are identified in the current listing.

Steam lists Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, online PvP, and cross-platform multiplayer. The page also identifies controller support, including Xbox controller compatibility, making the game suitable for players who prefer analog movement and gamepad commands over keyboard and mouse.

Steam identifies the game as a side-scroller, action RTS, strategy RPG, fantasy, PvE, and PvP title. Those labels are useful because HEROish is not a conventional top-down RTS: its horizontal battlefield presentation and direct hero control are central to the design.

Languages, launcher, and PC ecosystem

The current Steam listing provides interface localization in 14 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish from Spain, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

The storefront lists interface support for these languages but does not list full audio localization. Steam is the verified PC storefront and account ecosystem for the current edition. No separate anti-cheat system is named in the current storefront information, so it should not be marketed as having a dedicated anti-cheat layer.

For PC players, the practical feature set is compact rather than technical: controller support, Steam Cloud, achievements, online cross-platform matches, and a presentation designed around readable side-scrolling combat. The game does not advertise mod support, a level editor, dedicated server tools, Cabinet Mode, or other specialized desktop features.

Who should play HEROish?

HEROish is a good fit for players who want accessible real-time strategy without the heavy economy systems and large interfaces associated with traditional PC RTS games. It suits people who enjoy direct character control, fantasy units, short tactical engagements, custom decks, and competitive matches that reward timing.

It also works for players who like learning several distinct champions instead of committing to a single class. The six-hero roster gives the campaign and multiplayer modes some replay value, especially when a familiar battlefield demands a different approach.

The game is less suitable for players seeking a deep base-building system, a massive strategic map, local co-op, or a long-form role-playing campaign. Its strongest identity is the intersection of hero action, lane pressure, minion summoning, and card-based tactical choices.

HEROish FAQ

The following answers cover the practical questions most relevant to PC players comparing HEROish with other strategy and multiplayer games.

Is HEROish still the current PC name?

Yes. Steam continues to list the PC game as HEROish. No verified rebrand, definitive edition, or replacement storefront name was found for the current PC release.

Does HEROish have a single-player campaign?

Yes. The game includes three single-player campaigns with hand-crafted environments, story presentation, champion progression, minion collection, and deck upgrades.

How many heroes and factions are in HEROish?

There are six playable champions across three factions: Imperial, Cursed, and Feral. Each champion has unique abilities and a distinct play style.

Does HEROish support online multiplayer?

Yes. HEROish supports competitive online 1v1 and 2v2 matches, along with cross-platform multiplayer. You can play against friends, bots, or ranked opponents.

Does HEROish have co-op?

The current PC listing identifies online PvP and 1v1 or 2v2 competitive battles. It does not verify a cooperative campaign or local split-screen co-op mode.

Is HEROish free to play?

No. The PC edition is listed as a paid standalone game. The current storefront information does not identify a separate free base version, DLC catalog, or season pass.

Does HEROish support controllers and multiple languages on PC?

Yes. Steam lists controller support, including Xbox controllers. Interface localization covers 14 languages, while full audio localization is not listed.