One Stop Co-Op Shop 495 | Small Time Heroes | Review
Nov 9, 2025
This week, the hosts dive into the strategic world of Small Time Heroes, a roguelike deck-builder bursting with tactical combat. They explore its unique mechanics, comparing its action economy to Slay the Spire, and uncover the game's surprising depth despite its small size. Discussions on randomness reveal how it balances with gameplay, while the duo highlights the diversity in heroes and bosses, making each encounter feel fresh. With strong recommendations and a peek into upcoming expansions, there's plenty to keep gaming enthusiasts engaged.
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How They Got The Review Copy
- Michael mentioned Small Time Heroes is part of Gabe Barrett's Solo Game of the Month series and he received a review copy.
- The base box supports one to two players with planned expansions for more content.
Buying Jurassic World For Family Fun
- Michael Kelly bought Jurassic World Legacy for his kids and found its legacy campaign surprisingly fun despite early negative reviews.
- He praises its miniatures, pacing, and character progression while planning a spoiler-free tutorial video.
Combat-First Roguelike Design
- Small Time Heroes focuses on the combat loop from roguelike deckbuilders rather than map navigation or node choice.
- It replicates Slay the Spire's combat feel while trimming non-combat meta decisions for faster play.