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Hero.EXE

Also known as Hero.EXE, he, hero exe

Hero.EXE is a card collecting action RPG. With visual novel cutscenes and grid based action combat; modeled off of the classic Battle Network series. Choose your Ava wisely, as you both become a central part of the story!

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Last update

17 May 2026

Latest update

AnnouncementPublished 22 Apr 2025

New Trailer Debut @ Top Hat Studios Showcase

Hello everyone! We are happy to announce that we've debuted a new trailer as part of our publisher's showcase. We know it has been awhile since our last update, but we're happy to announce the game has had a strong deve…

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9 updates

April 2025
Hey everyone! Happy to announce there will be news regarding the game in the Top Hat Studios Showcase on April 22nd, tomorrow. Tune in at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 5pm UTC at any of the channels listed below. See you there!…1 changeStore21 Apr 2025
December 2023
Hero.EXE Demo Overhaul Update 0.0.7Hey Pilots! Long time no see-- here's a nice juicy update to our Demo, complete with a massive Art & Animation overhaul! Changelog: + Character Art Overhaul (incorporating Spine2D animation system) + Combat Stage Art Ov…Announcementv0.0.72 changesGameplayBalance14 Dec 2023
September 2021
Hero.EXE Demo Hotfix 0.0.6Thank you to everyone who has helped support the game so far! We have a small update for today to address an audio issue that cropped up in the latest demo patch. Changelog: - Buffer based audio distortion issue address…Announcementv0.0.62 changesFixUI/audio26 Sept 2021
Hero.EXE Demo Update 0.0.5 and Kickstarter Announcement!Attention Pilots! The Grid needs you! Hero.EXE is now live on Kickstarter! We have a ton of exclusive physical rewards for all of our amazing fans! Pledge early to get access to the Early Bird rewards! If you can’t pled…Eventv0.0.51 change21 Sept 2021
January 2021
Notes VN character size adjusted We adjusted the characters to be a bit smaller Charge attack adjusted The Charge attack was not consistently firing. We've adjusted them New credits video added We added the new credits…v0.37 changesGameplayUI/audioPatch notes31 Jan 2021
Alpha Demo Update 0.2+Faster combat +New Compile phase animations +New Basic Attack for Valentine +New Charge attack for Valentine +Visual Novel animations +Visual Novel SFX +Combat SFX +Bug fixesAnnouncementv0.21 changeGameplay17 Jan 2021
June 2020
Welcome to another internet! Hero.EXE a card collecting action RPG that combines elements from visual novels, trading card games, and strategic grid-fighter combat. After connecting your PC to the internet of another wo…3 changesPerformanceGameplayPatch notes16 Jun 2020
Hero.EXE Developer Stream! The Developers of Hero.EXE will be hosting a Live Q&A. Feel free to ask us anything! Hero.EXE a card collecting action RPG that combines elements from visual novels, trading card games, and st…1 changePerformancePatch notes15 Jun 2020

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