Thyria

About

Thyria is a procedurally generated 2D RPG with turn-based combat, where you summon Guardians to explore the dreams of cursed villagers for Soul Dusts, Inks, and knowledge. Manage your inventory of relics, face living nightmares, and be mindful of the day-night cycle as you uncover the mysteries of Thyria's world. Each Guardian offers unique abilities and spells, increasing the strategic depth of combat encounters.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging story set in a beautifully crafted world, with a mix of turn-based combat and exploration mechanics that keep players invested.
There is a high level of customization available for guardians, allowing players to mix and match abilities based on a day/night cycle, adding depth to the strategy.
The art style is visually appealing, and the game offers a variety of content and replayability, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of narrative-driven RPGs.

The tutorial and user interface are confusing, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and gameplay at the start.
The game suffers from bugs and technical issues, including problems with gamepad support and occasional game-breaking glitches.
Some players find the game repetitive, with a lack of variety in enemies and encounters, leading to a feeling of sameness over time.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics reminiscent of "Darkest Dungeon," with a focus on strategic customization through guardian spells that change between day and night. Players find the exploration and combat engaging, though the learning curve can be steep due to complex mechanics and a lack of clear tutorials. Overall, the game offers a creative and addictive experience, rewarding experimentation and retrying after failures.
- “Your guardians have spells that differ between day and night, impacting gameplay in the 'dream' world.”
- “Enjoyable once you understand the mechanics and accept that you will die... and retry.”
- “A lot of fun discovering the combat mechanics (the combiner gives a lot of strategic customization), exploiting the different guardians (I restarted the game just to unlock new combinations), enjoying a quite unique graphic style.”
- “I had to experiment a bit to fully understand the gameplay and features. As mentioned, your guardians’ spells change between night and day, so be cautious!”
- “It is incredibly hard to focus on what is important if I have a tutorial to a menu and mechanics that I have never seen in action.”
- “The game features a time management mechanic that affects the behavior of enemies depending on whether it’s day or night.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
38%
15%
The game's graphics are praised for their unique and original art style, which many players find addictive and enjoyable, particularly during exploration and combat. While some players prefer more realistic visuals, the overall consensus highlights the creativity and quality of the artwork, with a strong appreciation for the diverse hero classes and strategic customization options. The graphics are considered well-optimized, running smoothly on both integrated and dedicated GPUs.
- “I really like the graphical style of the game, and the exploration phase on the map, with all these mechanics, is very addictive.”
- “Great art style and diverse hero classes.”
- “The graphic designers deserve a raise.”
- “The only downside for me (just a personal opinion) is the 'comical' graphics.”
- “The graphics are 'off-meta' and it's what I would like to see more often.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's story is praised for its unique and morbid setting, with hidden fragments that encourage exploration akin to point-and-click adventures. While many players appreciate the narrative-driven experience, some feel that the story could be more developed, with a few noting it as merely "okay" and lacking depth. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy uncovering secrets within the game's world.
- “The story and world are well done, and the morbidity/unique setting rounds off the whole thing.”
- “Overall, I would recommend this game for anyone who is interested in discovering the secrets the town keeps.”
- “I recommend this game to anyone looking for a narrative-driven story who is not afraid of game overs.”
- “The only thing I don't like about the game is I wish it did more with its story.”
- “Not too much story, the right pace of action, and turn-based.”
- “Fragments of story are hidden in plain sight, very similar to point-and-click adventure games.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its appealing design and artistic elements, creating an engaging experience that captivates players despite any challenges in understanding the gameplay. Overall, it is described as a nice and immersive environment that enhances the gaming experience.
- “I don't know why, but I really like this game... the atmosphere, the design of the game, the drawings... I admit that I have a hard time understanding everything, but that doesn't stop me from moving forward in the game.”
- “Nice and atmospheric game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable, with some appreciating the alternative methods to traditional grinding. However, others suggest that the grind can be quite demanding, potentially requiring significant time investment. Overall, the game's art, vibe, and combat help mitigate the grindy experience.
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “An okay roguelike, and it still has great art, vibe, and combat, with a decent alternative to grindy style.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to feel buggy, with inaccessible areas in explorer mode, leading some users to feel that while the concept is promising, the overall stability detracts from their enjoyment.
- “Feels buggy, with places you can't reach in explorer mode. The concept is good, but the game is not for me in the end.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users highlight that the game is well-crafted and offers significant replayability, making it enjoyable to play multiple times.
- “The game is well-made and has great replayability.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is noted for needing smoother transitions, suggesting that the current implementation may disrupt the overall flow and immersion.
- “The music could use smoother transitions.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the music.”