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Trials of Valor

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94%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
94% User Score Based on 87 reviews

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Trials of Valor is a single player hack and slash game with fantasy, medieval, historical and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Armored Goblin and was released on March 5, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Trials of Valor is a roguelike fighting game. Inspired by classic RPGs, it blends simple class-based characters with fast, skill-based combat. Choose your path across a boardgame-style map. Fight enemies, collect gear and face powerful bosses. Select your starting class and build your own unique playstyle. Use your attacks, abilities dodges and blocks to overcome every challenge in this unfor…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Unique and engaging combat system combining 2D fighting mechanics with roguelike and RPG elements, resulting in fluid, skill-based, and satisfying gameplay.
  • Deep character customization and build variety with multiple classes, abilities, equipment, and stats allowing for diverse playstyles and experimentation.
  • Strong replay value due to randomized map progression, unlockable content, ascension difficulty levels, and active developer support and responsiveness to feedback.
  • Limited enemy and environmental variety leading to repetitive encounters and predictable attack patterns over time.
  • Content gating and progression feel grindy and restrictive, with many classes and gameplay elements locked behind specific challenges or RNG.
  • UI and user experience issues, including awkward map navigation, unclear tooltips, lack of zoom features, and controller menu navigation problems.

  • gameplay

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a satisfying and engaging roguelite experience with balanced combat, rewarding mastery, and enjoyable mechanics inspired by titles like Slay the Spire and action games like Devil May Cry. However, progression is often hindered by excessive grinding and restrictive gating, limiting player choice and pacing. Despite some technical and design shortcomings, such as controller/UI issues and lack of content variety, the core gameplay loop remains fun and compelling.

    • “Each successful run feels earned, and the gradual mastery of combat mechanics creates a compelling sense of achievement that keeps players returning for another attempt.”
    • “It is a pretty entertaining roguelite with very fun mechanics and systems, the battles are balanced, the rewards fitting, and the combos and equipment searching is truly a joy to behold!”
    • “Very cool roguelike - a sidescrolling 3D beat-em up with very satisfying parrying and dodge mechanics.”
    • “Content is gated in such a way that you'll have to grind a lot just to try or access basic gameplay content.”
    • “Zero ability to direct your gameplay style, as everything is pure RNG, and you can't even count on buying healing potions.”
    • “Having to grind to unlock sub-classes is fine enough, but the amount of gameplay required to get the magic-user class is absurd and feels like a big F-you to anyone who prefers that style.”

  • graphics

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a dedicated Steam Deck option and present a consistent, quirky fantasy aesthetic that enhances immersion and gameplay clarity. While some appreciate the straightforward, fun visuals aligned with the game's style, others find the overall design unappealing despite the low-poly art, noting optimization issues. The art style supports varied enemy and gear models, though certain graphical and design choices have drawn mixed reactions.

    • “Its locations and lighting are well done, enough to immerse yourself into each battle. I don't usually care much about graphic fidelity as long as everything looks consistent, and here nothing looks out of place and leans into the quirky fantasy aspect the game is at its core.”
    • “There is a dedicated Steam Deck graphics option.”
    • “Visually, Trials of Valor adopts a straightforward fantasy aesthetic that prioritizes gameplay clarity.”
    • “Biggest con from playing is that visually, the game itself is kind of ugly (and it's not because of the graphics but the overall design).”
    • “I could take or leave the low poly art style, but if that led to more enemy variety and weapon/armor models then it was worth it.”
    • “Idea is ok, but optimization for such graphics is bad.”

  • replayability

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Trials of Valor offers high replayability through its roguelike structure with randomized progression, diverse classes, builds, and unlockable modifiers. Its easy-to-pick-up gameplay combined with skill-driven combat and character customization creates a compelling experience for players who enjoy challenging action RPGs. While the steep difficulty might not suit everyone, fans of the genre will find strong replay value in this indie title.

    • “The roguelike structure adds significant replay value through randomized progression.”
    • “Replay value is very high thanks to the number of classes, builds, and unlockable modifiers.”
    • “Nice replayability, easy to pick up and easy to stop if needed.”

  • grinding

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

    Grinding in the game is seen as somewhat repetitive due to the need to unlock higher difficulty levels separately for each class and subclass, which can feel unnecessarily tedious. However, the roguelike structure emphasizes skill and strategy over grinding, allowing progress through improved understanding rather than sheer repetition, making it engaging without requiring excessive grinding hours.

    • “There are also ascension levels you can increase to make runs harder, although I wish that you unlocked higher difficulty levels for all classes/subclasses when you complete a lower level one. As now you have to unlock them all separately for every class, and that feels unnecessarily grindy to have to do several easy runs with a subclass just to get to the challenging ascension levels.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The game's optimization shows potential with randomized weapon and gear modifiers that encourage strategic adaptation, but suffers from poor performance, particularly on the map likely due to foliage, and lacks mechanics to streamline skill and gear selection. Additionally, persistent bugs remain unfixed, and the absence of achievements or leaderboards in endless mode diminishes long-term engagement.

    • “Idea is okay, but optimization for such graphics is bad; there is no mechanic to reduce available skill/gear amount in the run (need to try too many times for desired build); developers don't fix some bugs from game release; and there is even no achievements or leaderboards for endless mode (I've reached around level 180, collected all relics, and just abandoned run without dying because there is no goal to seek).”
    • “The performance on the map was bad and I'm pretty sure it's due to the foliage.”

  • character development

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

    Character development in Trials of Valor is widely praised as one of the game's strongest aspects, showcasing well-crafted and engaging character growth throughout the story.

    • “Character development is one of the strongest aspects of Trials of Valor.”

  • story

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

    The story is casual and inoffensive but lacks depth, offering little to engage players beyond a basic narrative, reminiscent of classic games like Soul Calibur 3 but without a strong storyline.

  • humor

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

    The game's humor shines through subtle, amusing details like the polite, orderly behavior of feral wolves in combat, adding a lighthearted and charming touch to the experience.

  • music

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

    The music is well-received, enhancing the overall atmosphere and adding an engaging feel to the battles.

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Trials of Valor is a hack and slash game with fantasy, medieval, historical and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Trials of Valor include indie, roguelite, 2.5d, 2d fighter, action roguelike and others.

Trials of Valor is available on PC and Windows.

Trials of Valor was released on March 5, 2026.

Trials of Valor was developed by Armored Goblin.

Trials of Valor has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Trials of Valor for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Trials of Valor is a single player game.

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