After the blockbuster-crammed 2023, 2024 has truly been the year of the indies. Without the monthly bombardment of AAA epics, all manner of weird and wonderful games have had room to flourish, with everything from survival horror Crow Country to rogue-like poker sensation Balatro finding massive success. Now, with developer XD Inc’s delightfully retro-leaning Sword of Convallaria, it’s finally turn-based strategy’s time to shine.

Charging its way onto PC and mobile this month, this charming love letter to classic turn-based RPGs sends players on a monumental quest to rescue the nation of Iria in Sword of Convallaria, a captivating fantasy tactical RPG.

Boasting a delightfully nostalgic pixel art aesthetic, Sword of Convallaria channels the RPG charm of yesteryear and adds modern gameplay flourishes to deliver an anime-esque, tactics-filled romp.