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Almost a Hero - Idle Adventure

Idle RPG Games · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #10 of 40
91
4.8★17.1K ratings
Free + IAPprice
3mosince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is Almost a Hero?

Almost a Hero is an idle RPG on iOS in the Games genre. Players assemble a team of Almost Heroes who fight automatically, including while the app is closed, and unlock Rings, Pets, Artifact upgrades and Outfits. The listing describes Adventure mode, timed trials and weekly Seasons as game modes.

Pricing. Almost a Hero - Idle Adventure is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Players who enjoy idle or AFK progression games
  • Fans of medieval fantasy team-building with a comedic tone
  • Anyone wanting short sessions with rewards collected later

Screenshots

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Why this app is in S tier

Almost a Hero scores 91 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 84, App Store search rank 89, update recency 95. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Want the bravest, smartest, and deadliest heroes on your team? Tough luck. We have only gotten these unless idiots for you. But,do you have what it takes to help each Almost a Hero to become the true Heroes they were always meant to be? In this idle RPG, assemble a team of Almost Heroes. Send them on adventures, into deadly dungeons, and seasonal challenges! Along the way, unlock more Hero Characters, new powerful Rings, Pets with fantastic abilities, and finally permanent Artifact upgrades to make your next run just that little bit less deadly for your Almost Heroes team. *** ASSEMBLE - FIGHT - UPGRADE *** 17 absolute zeroes just waiting for you to help them become slightly good heroes. Assemble a team by choosing between your usual cannon fodder, a blacksmith dwarf, a pyromaniac, a blind wizard, a paper bagged bard, a thieving goblin, a cuddly granny, and even an angry tree! When the going gets tough, just restart your adventure by prestiging! We’re almost certain you will do better next time. *** AFK BATTLES *** Your team fights, dies, revives, and fights again even when you are away! Just come back when you feel like to reap their rewards. Eventually using upgraded Artifac

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TierSSS
Score91 / 10091 / 10091 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.8 ★4.8 ★
Ratings17.1K12.8K4.6K
Last update93d ago14d ago92d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree + IAP

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Where else it ranks

Questions about Almost a Hero

Is the app free to download?

Yes, the listing says free to download.

Do the heroes keep fighting when the app is closed?

The listing says your team fights, dies, revives and fights again even when you are away, and you can come back later to collect rewards.

What game modes does it include?

The listing mentions Adventure mode with epic bosses, timed trials, and weekly Seasons with tough challenges. Dungeons are also mentioned.

Is Almost a Hero free?

Almost a Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is Almost a Hero good for?

Almost a Hero is built for players who enjoy idle or AFK progression games, fans of medieval fantasy team-building with a comedic tone, anyone wanting short sessions with rewards collected later. It sits in the idle RPG games list on AppTierList.

Is Almost a Hero worth it?

Almost a Hero is S tier, ranked #10 of 40 idle RPG game apps with a score of 91 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 17,050 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 9 apps rank above it.

How does Almost a Hero compare to Clicker Heroes?

Almost a Hero is S tier at 91; Clicker Heroes is S tier at 91. They score the same. Almost a Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases, Clicker Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Almost a Hero updated?

Almost a Hero was last updated on 2026-07-21, 93 days ago.

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All the facts

Lists
Idle RPG Games (S tier, #10) · Role-Playing Games (#112, beyond the tiered top) · Idle Games (#124, beyond the tiered top)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
91 / 100
Rank in list
#10 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
17,050
Current version
(93 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Games
Good for
Players who enjoy idle or AFK progression games, Fans of medieval fantasy team-building with a comedic tone, Anyone wanting short sessions with rewards collected later
Requires
iOS 12.0 or later
Size
366 MB
Age rating
9+
Languages
11
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed