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The Siege of Jeomdo is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Studio Hip Sword and was released on May 10, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Siege of Jeomdo is a narrative-driven, roleplaying game set on the island of Jeomdo: home of artisans, master craftsmen and humble families. Take command as a retired veteran who is drawn into one final battle to defend his new home. With supplies dwindling and time running out, can you rally your warriors' resolve and guide them through impossible odds? Jeomdo is home to a rich tapestry of…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
story9 positive mentions

  • Compelling and emotionally engaging story with deep, endearing characters.
  • Unique and striking hand-drawn art style combined with an immersive soundtrack.
  • Well-paced visual novel with meaningful management mechanics and impactful player choices that affect the narrative.
  • Some continuity errors and choice-related bugs that disrupt immersion.
  • The game feels relatively short and the ending can seem abrupt with limited denouement.
  • Certain gameplay elements like resource management and task usefulness may feel unbalanced or less impactful on replay.
  • story

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The story is deeply compelling, well-paced, and skillfully integrates meaningful choices that impact the narrative, creating a strong emotional connection with a believable and endearing cast. It balances drama and character development effectively, sustaining player engagement throughout its roughly 10-hour runtime. The narrative’s immersive writing and thematic depth enhance the overall experience, making the story a standout aspect of the game.

    • “The story and characters are deep and compelling, and you find yourself wanting to protect each of them.”
    • “Incredible writing that properly immerses you in the feelings the protagonist is going through, a believable cast of characters and a well written story.”
    • “The story of their struggle is engaging and you feel the pressures of being under siege acutely, with the difficulty of maintaining your resource meters and accomplishing tasks increasing significantly the longer the siege draws on and the more the butterfly effects of your previous decisions ripple outward.”
    • “The ways in which your choices influence the course of the story is done pretty seamlessly, so in some cases it can be difficult to grasp how a current scene has been shaped by choices made earlier in the game.”
    • “I only experienced one big one, but to avoid spoilers I'll give an example of a small one: at one point in the story you are prompted to make a decision on whether you want to get dressed before responding to fresh commotion outside.”
    • “The story is well paced and the various scenes don't overstay their welcome, while characters remain distinct and believable.”
  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a unique and striking hand-drawn art style that sets it apart, offering a polished and charming visual experience. Its distinct visuals effectively enhance immersion and complement the engaging story, making it an impressive introduction to the genre.

    • “The hand-drawn art style is striking and charming, unlike any other game I've played.”
    • “The writing has managed to make me terrified that I had made the wrong decisions as early as the first battle, and the amount of effort that has been put into all of the artwork is truly impressive.”
    • “Personally, I really enjoy seeing fresh art styles rather than the same ones over and over; this game really sticks with its theming and draws you in with immersion.”
  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in The Siege of Jeomdo is consistently praised for its quality and immersive qualities, complementing the game's distinct art style and enhancing the overall relaxing yet tense atmosphere.

    • “The siege of Jeomdo is a nice polished visual novel that grabbed me right from the jump, mostly thanks to the distinct art style and a soundtrack that honestly slaps.”
    • “The art and music are very nice, and despite the tension of the narrative it's quite a relaxing game.”
    • “The music works well to immerse you in the setting, and I found the character art in particular quite endearing.”
  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay combines strategic management mechanics with strong narrative elements, creating a well-balanced experience where character roles and plot developments are closely tied to engaging challenges. This blend adds depth and variety, making the gameplay both thoughtful and dynamic.

    • “I put about ten hours into it, and the management mechanics definitely add a cool strategic layer.”
    • “It's a great visual novel with some decent resource management mechanics, and a game I can definitely recommend.”
    • “This lets the game pack major plot pendulum shifts even within its short runtime, with each often accompanied by a similarly sizable gameplay challenge.”
  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a heartfelt and satisfying emotional experience, effectively evoking strong feelings, particularly evident after the first battle.

    • “Heartfelt and satisfying.”
    • “It had me feeling quite emotional after the first battle.”
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Play Times

10h Median play time
10h Average play time
10-10h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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The Siege of Jeomdo is a tactical role playing game with fantasy theme. Common tags for The Siege of Jeomdo include indie, 2d, choices matter, emotional, narrative and others.

The Siege of Jeomdo is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing The Siege of Jeomdo.

The Siege of Jeomdo was released on May 10, 2026.

The Siege of Jeomdo was developed by Studio Hip Sword.

The Siege of Jeomdo has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Siege of Jeomdo for its story.

The Siege of Jeomdo is a single player game.

Similar games include The Pale Beyond, Arco, Sacred Fire, Yes, Your Grace, Citizen Sleeper and others.