Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1

Released Apr 2020

Step into this lovely adventuring RPG and experience a heartwarming story. Take little orphan Brent under your wing, gather supplies, and lend a helping hand to those in need. Explore picturesque landscapes and enjoy a serene journey together, completely at your own pace.

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Evaluation

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1 launched on April 17, 2020 as a self-contained, story-driven adventure RPG — a prequel to the Hero of the Kingdom series. The store description presents it as a complete, standalone experience with a defined story, a fixed achievement list (26 achievements), and no mention of DLC or additional content. The developer's post-launch activity has been entirely maintenance-focused: bug fixes, translation corrections, and a significant engine modernization update on April 17, 2024 that improved rendering, platform compatibility, and performance. None of these updates added story content or indicated further content was planned for this title. In November 2021, the developer announced and launched a sequel — Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 — signaling that the series had moved forward rather than this game receiving additional content. The most recent developer communication for this title was a minor patch on January 25, 2025, covering cosmetic and technical fixes. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future content, and no developer statements suggesting additional story or gameplay content is planned for this entry. The game shipped as a complete product and has remained one ever since.

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Developer launched a sequel, Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2, indicating the series moved on rather than this title receiving additional content

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Store description presents the game as a complete, standalone story with a fixed achievement count (26) and no mention of DLC or future content

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Developer

Lonely Troops

Publisher

Lonely Troops

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

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Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Casual Adventure RPG Point & Click Isometric Exploration Story Rich Resource Management Trading Hidden Object Cozy Relaxing Atmospheric Fantasy Wholesome

About this game

Discover your lovely adventuring RPG

Welcome to your fairy-tale haven, a stress-free sanctuary where failure simply does not exist. Prepare for a lovely adventuring RPG that will instantly wrap you in a serene, heartwarming atmosphere after a demanding day. Forget about ticking clocks or frustrating hurdles. This is your digital retreat—a wholesome journey you can enjoy entirely without haste and at your own pace, perhaps with a nice cup of tea.

Save the town and protect little Brent

During your travels, you arrive in a picturesque town recently struck by an unexpected disaster—a mythical dragon's attack. While most of the frightened residents seek shelter, you meet a young orphaned boy named Brent. His eyes shine with grand dreams of bravery and heroism. Take him under your wing and embark on a special adventure together into the mysterious wilderness. Your good deeds and gentle guidance will help shape this young orphan into a true hero.

A return to classic roots and thoughtful planning

Instead of brute force, this journey relies on your wits and careful planning. An incredibly accessible and intuitive point-and-click experience awaits you, where a single click or touch is all it takes. Thoughtfully gather supplies, explore every corner of the beautifully detailed isometric landscape, and lend a helping hand to those in need. This installment proudly returns to the purest roots of the series—resources do not respawn and your tools never break, allowing you to peacefully focus on overcoming obstacles and gradually healing the world around you.

What awaits you on this journey

A focused experience for a cozy evening: A smooth, cohesive story without unnecessary wandering, fully respecting your time.
A loyal companion by your side: Experience an emotional journey and protect little Brent on his quest for justice.
The gratification of restoration: Feel a deeply rewarding joy from your good deeds, and watch the landscape beautifully transform with every helping hand you lend.
Time in your hands: Play entirely at your own pace, free from any time limits or the need for quick reflexes.
Classic gameplay without the rush: Enjoy intuitive controls, thoughtful resource gathering, and clever planning in a serene world where every item holds meaning.