Boot Hill Heroes

Released Oct 2014

Jump into a Western adventure inspired by the classic JRPGs of yore and and the legendary American Wild West! You and up to three more friends play as Kid, Doc, Moon and Rosy in simultaneous, real-time co-op RPG combat as you take down the notorious Saints-Little Gang!

84% positive · 109 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Evaluation

Boot Hill Heroes launched on October 10, 2014 as the first episode in a planned game series. Its one paid DLC, The Hangman's Ballad, released on February 27, 2015. On October 14, 2020, the developer released a notable patch that backported improvements from the sequel (Boot Hill Bounties), including interface updates, remade sprites, new food and healing systems, script revisions, and a new final boss. This appears to be the last meaningful update to the game. The store description frames Boot Hill Heroes as "the first episode in a game series," and a sequel (Boot Hill Bounties) has already been released separately on Steam — meaning the series continuation the developer envisioned has already materialized as a standalone game rather than additional content for this title. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced future content, and no developer communications indicating further updates are planned for this game. The October 2020 patch was explicitly framed as a retrospective quality-of-life update carrying over enhancements from the sequel, not a sign of new ongoing development. With the DLC released, the sequel out, and no communication since October 14, 2020, this game is a complete, finished product.

Evidence

A major patch was released backporting improvements from the sequel Boot Hill Bounties — updated menus, remade sprites, food systems, medical kits, script revisions, and a new final boss. Framed as a retrospective enhancement rather than the start of new ongoing development.

news post · Oct 14, 2020 source content shipped

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The Hangman's Ballad, the game's only DLC, was released on February 27, 2015. No unreleased DLC exists in the store listing.

dlc listing · Feb 27, 2015 source content shipped

medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Boot Hill Heroes - The Hangman's Ballad

Feb 2015

Media

Details

Developer

Experimental Gamer Studios

Publisher

Experimental Gamer Studios

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

RPG Indie Western Pixel Graphics Local Co-Op JRPG

About this game

Boot Hill Heroes is the first episode in a game series that fuses elements of spaghetti western film - gunslinging outlaws, brave lawmen, and the untamed wilderness - with classic RPG storyline and gameplay. 90s console RPGs like Final Fantasy, Earthbound and Chrono Trigger created lasting memories and impacted us as gamers. Now, Boot Hill Heroes brings back those experiences while revitalizing the genre with a Wild West spin and innovative new gameplay elements.

It's an experimental combination of old and new ideas intended to bring a new and unique experience to modern gamers and old-school fans alike. It's an epic Wild West adventure packed with excitement, intrigue and a dose of humor.

Key Features

Typical turn-based combat is replaced with fast and frenetic real-time system where all players remain engaged in battle and no one is waiting for a turn!