# IRO HERO

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122371767](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122371767)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/iro-hero

## Summary
IRO HERO is a 2018 video game developed in Spain, released on July 30, 2018, and classified as an action-adventure game. It supports single-player mode and is available on platforms including Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4. The game features digital distribution via Steam and Nintendo eShop, with an ESRB Teen rating for Fantasy Violence and Suggestive Themes.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: video game
- Publication date: 2018-07-30 (references: Steam, : 2023-09-09, : 709750)
- Country of origin: Spain (references: , : 2024-01-23, : 44885)
- Genre: action game (references: Steam, : 2025-06-10, : 709750); adventure video game (references: Steam, : 2025-06-06, : 709750); action-adventure game (qualifiers:  most precise value)
- Game mode: single-player video game (references: Steam, : 2023-09-09, : 709750)
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows (references: Steam, : 2023-09-09, : 709750); macOS (references: Steam, : 2023-09-09, : 709750); Linux (references: Steam, : 2023-09-09, : 709750);  (Nintendo Switch, references: Nintendo eShop, : 2024-01-15, : iro-hero-switch); PlayStation 4
- ESRB rating: Teen (qualifiers:  Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes; references: Nintendo eShop)
- Website: http://irohero.com (qualifiers:  English; references: Steam, : 709750)
- Distributed by: Steam (references: Steam, : 2023-09-09, : 709750); Nintendo eShop
- Distribution format: digital distribution (references:  Steam); digital download
- Review scores: 60/100 (qualifiers:  OpenCritic,  17 reviews, point_in_time 2020-02-17, determination_method OpenCritic Top Critic Average; references: OpenCritic, : 2024-02-26, : 6187); 12% (qualifiers:  OpenCritic,  17 reviews, point_in_time 2020-02-17, determination_method OpenCritic Critics Recommend; references: OpenCritic, : 2024-02-26, : 6187)
- OpenCritic ID: 6187
- Steam application ID: 709750 (qualifiers:  Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (references: Steam, : 2023-09-09, : 709750)
- RAWG game ID: iro-hero (references: : 2023-09-20, : 709750, : Steam)
- Lutris game ID: iro-hero (references: : 2023-09-18, : iro-hero, : )
- Mod DB game ID: iro-hero (references: : 2023-09-14, : 709750, : Steam)
- SteamGridDB ID: 21646 (references: : 2024-03-27, : 709750, : Steam)
- VGChartz ID: 222074 (qualifiers:  ; references: , : 2025-12-31)
- PCGamingWiki ID: Iro_Hero (qualifiers: : 95961; references: : 2023-09-12, : 709750, : Steam)
- GameSpot game ID: iro-hero (references: , : 2025-04-22, : iro-hero)
- HowLongToBeat ID: 76743
- Indie DB game ID: iro-hero
- Playground.ru ID: iro_hero (references: : 2024-06-06, : 709750, : Steam)
- IsThereAnyDeal ID: iro-hero (references: : 2024-06-14, : 709750, : Steam)
- Nintendo eShop ID: iro-hero-switch (qualifiers:  ; references: , : 2023-09-20, : iro-hero)
- Gamesmeter game ID: 17541 (references: , : 2025-04-22, : 17541)
- Gry Online game ID: 21422
- Metacritic game ID: iro-hero
- OGDB game title ID: 44885
- GamersGlobal game ID: 137957
- OrbisPatches game IDs: CUSA17516 (qualifiers:  Asia; references: , : 2024-02-11, : CUSA17516); CUSA17524 (qualifiers:  Europe; references: , : 2024-02-11, : CUSA17524); CUSA17866 (qualifiers:  Japan; references: , : 2024-02-11, : CUSA17866); CUSA17531 (qualifiers:  United States; references: , : 2024-02-11, : CUSA17531)
- SensCritique work ID: 28737827
- VGLIST video game ID: 67851
- GamerProfiles game ID: LYxp7 (references: , : 2024-05-17, : LYxp7)
- GamingOnLinux database ID: 12264
- Microsoft Store product ID: 9p0q38dwp4j8 (references: , : 2023-09-20, : iro-hero)
- PlayStation Store concept ID: 235000 (references: , : 2024-01-22, : 235000)
- Giant Bomb ID (former scheme): 3030-64513 (references: : 2023-12-27, : iro-hero, : )
- Internet Game Database game ID: iro-hero (qualifiers: : 76090; references: : 2023-09-09, : 709750, : Steam)
- North America PlayStation Store ID: UP2005-CUSA17531_00-00000IROHEROGAME (references: , : 2023-09-20, : iro-hero)
- TuxDB game ID: 5541
- Software engine: (references: , : 2023-09-14, : iro-hero)

## FAQs
**What platforms can I play IRO HERO on?**  
The game runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux via Steam (app ID 709750). It also supports Nintendo Switch (eShop ID iro-hero-switch, VGChartz ID 222074) and PlayStation 4 (OrbisPatches IDs CUSA17516 Asia, CUSA17524 Europe, CUSA17866 Japan, CUSA17531 US; Store concept ID 235000; North America Store ID UP2005-CUSA17531_00-00000IROHEROGAME). Microsoft Store offers it under product ID 9p0q38dwp4j8.

**What are the genres and gameplay modes of IRO HERO?**  
Genres include action game, adventure video game, and action-adventure game as the most precise classification. It operates exclusively in single-player video game mode.

**What languages does IRO HERO support?**  
Available languages are English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, all confirmed via Steam.

**What is the ESRB rating and review performance for IRO HERO?**  
ESRB rates it Teen for Fantasy Violence and Suggestive Themes per Nintendo eShop. OpenCritic scores show 60/100 Top Critic Average and 12% Critics Recommend, based on 17 reviews as of 2020-02-17 (ID 6187).

**Where can I find IRO HERO online, including IDs for databases and stores?**  
Official website is http://irohero.com (English). Database IDs include RAWG iro-hero, Lutris iro-hero, Mod DB iro-hero, SteamGridDB 21646, PCGamingWiki Iro_Hero (95961), GameSpot iro-hero, HowLongToBeat 76743, Indie DB iro-hero, Playground.ru iro_hero, IsThereAnyDeal iro-hero, Gamesmeter 17541, Gry Online 21422, Metacritic iro-hero, OGDB 44885, GamersGlobal 137957, SensCritique 28737827, VGLIST 67851, GamerProfiles LYxp7, GamingOnLinux 12264, Giant Bomb 3030-64513, Internet Game Database iro-hero (76090), TuxDB 5541. Distributed digitally via Steam and Nintendo eShop.

## Why It Matters
IRO HERO stands as a Spanish-originated action-adventure title that expanded accessibility across major platforms like PC (Windows, macOS, Linux), Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 through digital channels such as Steam and eShops. Its multilingual support in nine languages broadens global reach, enabling players worldwide to engage in its single-player experience without barriers. The game's documented presence in extensive databases—from OpenCritic reviews to specialized trackers like PCGamingWiki and OrbisPatches—facilitates discovery, modding, and long-term preservation, while its ESRB Teen rating ensures broad appeal amid fantasy violence and suggestive themes. Review metrics like the 60/100 OpenCritic average from 17 critics highlight its niche role in indie gaming, contributing to discussions on action-adventure quality and platform parity.

## Notable For
- Action-adventure genre precision, alongside action and adventure classifications from Steam data.
- Multi-platform release including rare Linux and macOS native support via Steam app 709750.
- Comprehensive language localization in nine variants, from European tongues to Asian scripts.
- Specific regional PlayStation 4 identifiers (CUSA17516 Asia, CUSA17524 Europe, CUSA17866 Japan, CUSA17531 US) for precise patching and verification.
- OpenCritic-tracked reception with 60/100 Top Critic Average and 12% recommendation rate from 17 reviews.
- Extensive database indexing, spanning 20+ sites like HowLongToBeat 76743, TuxDB 5541, and VGLIST 67851.
- Digital-only distribution model via Steam, Nintendo eShop, and Microsoft Store.
- Spanish origin in a globally distributed indie video game landscape.

## Body
### Release and Classification
IRO HERO launched as a video game on 2018-07-30. Steam records confirm this date (: 2023-09-09, : 709750). It originates from Spain (references: , : 2024-01-23, : 44885). Classification includes action game (Steam, : 2025-06-10), adventure video game (Steam, : 2025-06-06), and action-adventure as most precise ( qualifier).

### Platforms and Distribution
Supports Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux (Steam references : 2023-09-09, : 709750; Steam app ID 709750 with  qualifiers). Nintendo Switch via  (Nintendo eShop, : 2024-01-15, : iro-hero-switch; eShop ID iro-hero-switch  ; VGChartz 222074  ). PlayStation 4 with OrbisPatches IDs: CUSA17516 (Asia), CUSA17524 (Europe), CUSA17866 (Japan), CUSA17531 (United States) (, : 2024-02-11). Microsoft Store ID: 9p0q38dwp4j8 (, : 2023-09-20). PlayStation Store concept ID 235000 (, : 2024-01-22); North America ID UP2005-CUSA17531_00-00000IROHEROGAME (, : 2023-09-20). Distributed by Steam (: 2023-09-09) and Nintendo eShop. Formats: digital distribution ( Steam), digital download.

### Gameplay and Ratings
Single-player video game mode (Steam, : 2023-09-09). ESRB: Teen (: Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes; Nintendo eShop). Website: http://irohero.com ( English; Steam, : 709750).

### Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (Steam, : 2023-09-09, : 709750).

### Reviews and Scores
OpenCritic ID 6187. Scores: 60/100 Top Critic Average ( OpenCritic,  17 reviews, 2020-02-17, OpenCritic method; OpenCritic, : 2024-02-26); 12% Critics Recommend (same qualifiers/references).

### Technical and Engine Details
Software engine referenced via  (: 2023-09-14, : iro-hero). PCGamingWiki: Iro_Hero (: 95961; : 2023-09-12).

### Database Identifiers
- RAWG: iro-hero (: 2023-09-20)
- Lutris: iro-hero (: 2023-09-18, : iro-hero)
- Mod DB: iro-hero (: 2023-09-14)
- SteamGridDB: 21646 (: 2024-03-27)
- GameSpot: iro-hero (, : 2025-04-22)
- HowLongToBeat: 76743
- Indie DB: iro-hero
- Playground.ru: iro_hero (: 2024-06-06)
- IsThereAnyDeal: iro-hero (: 2024-06-14)
- Nintendo eShop: iro-hero-switch
- Gamesmeter: 17541 (, : 2025-04-22)
- Gry Online: 21422
- Metacritic: iro-hero
- OGDB: 44885
- GamersGlobal: 137957
- SensCritique: 28737827
- VGLIST: 67851
- GamerProfiles: LYxp7 (, : 2024-05-17)
- GamingOnLinux: 12264
- Giant Bomb (former): 3030-64513 (: 2023-12-27)
- Internet Game Database: iro-hero (: 76090; : 2023-09-09)
- TuxDB: 5541

## References

1. Steam
2. Nintendo eShop
3. Mod DB
4. OpenCritic
5. Online Games-Datenbank
6. GameSpot
7. RAWG
8. Q124398839
9. GamesMeter.nl
10. PlayStation Store
11. Q117506892
12. VGChartz