Fit check
Is Kemono Heroes worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of arcade action who want local co-op for up to 4 players
- Small groups looking for same-screen multiplayer
- Players who prefer stage-based combat with selectable heroes
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow or exploratory adventure rather than fast shooting and melee combat
- Those looking for a broader or less compact campaign structure
- Players who require online multiplayer instead of same-screen local co-op
Our take on Kemono Heroes
Rather than centering on a lone hero, this action game makes same-screen cooperation for up to 4 players a central structure. It also combines run-and-gun shooting with ninja melee combat instead of using one combat style alone.
What is Kemono Heroes?
Kemono Heroes combines run-and-gun shooting with fast ninja combat in an arcade-style adventure.
Players can play alone or join local co-op for 1 to 4 players on the same screen. The game features 4 heroes, each with distinct skills and styles, along with weapons and powers that can be unlocked during play. Its campaign covers 4 worlds, each containing 3 stages with different biomes, enemies, and challenges. Solo mode includes 3 difficulty levels. Movement and combat focus on dashing, dodging, shooting, and slashing, while the presentation uses 16-bit pixel art inspired by classic arcade games.
How Kemono Heroes plays
- 01Local Co-op
- Up to 4 players can play together on the same screen.
- 02Four Heroes
- Each character has distinct skills and a different combat style.
- 03World Structure
- The game includes 4 worlds, with 3 stages assigned to each world.
- 04Unlockable Arsenal
- Weapons and powers can be unlocked during the adventure.
- 05Solo Difficulty Levels
- Solo play offers 3 difficulty settings.
Kemono Heroes compared to similar games
Kemono Heroes focuses on fast run-and-gun and ninja combat with 1-4 player local co-op, while SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER is a runner with shooting elements. Sundered: Eldritch Edition is a chaotic metroidvania, and Abyssus combines multiplayer shooting with roguelite progression and weapon refitting.
Kemono Heroes: platforms & release
Is Kemono Heroes worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of arcade action who want local co-op for up to 4 players. Skip it if: players seeking a slow or exploratory adventure rather than fast shooting and melee combat.
Where can I download Kemono Heroes?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Kemono Heroes's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Kemono Heroes on?
Windows only.
