Incredible! By far the best game I’ve ever played on mobile.
5
By MiguelSanchez
This is far and away the best game I’ve ever played on mobile, and in fact one of the best games I’ve ever played of all time, period. A spiritual successor to Final Fantasy Tactics, it’s a tactical RPG with modern elements such as a GACHA system, online content and rankings, convenient quality-of-life features, and tons and tons of hours of perpetual event and story content.
The strategies, team building, and stories are gripping and immersive. It’s incredible how much heart the devs put into this game, and the playerbase is very enthusiastic. I’ve played for many dozens of hours and continue to love it. Couldn’t recommend it more!
5/5 – Best Tactical RPG on Mobile
5
By PixelPhantomH
I’ve been playing Sword of Convallaria since the very beginning, and I can confidently say—it’s one of the best games I’ve ever experienced. What sets it apart is how it respects your time, your strategy, and your attachment to characters. You can’t brute-force your way through everything. The difficulty curve ramps up in a way that makes every victory feel earned, and that’s something rare in mobile gaming.
What I really love is how you can use any unit—copper, silver, gold—and with enough dedication, you can make even the lowest-tier characters viable for hard content. You’re not locked into chasing only the strongest meta units. You can build a dream team around characters you actually like. And yes, chasing meta can be fun too—some of the mechanics and playstyles in this game are so unique and creative, it’s a joy just to explore how new units synergize with your team.
The devs are insanely smart with character design. Summoners, tanks, nukers, DOT teams, turtle comps, long-range strats—it’s all there. And they give you real reasons to build out your entire roster. Backup squads matter. You might need a team to hold the line, weaken bosses, or survive while your main damage dealers move in. You don’t just use five units—you use your whole collection.
Progression feels amazing. You work on your units, you get the right gear, and suddenly a character just clicks—they come to life with a new edge that takes them to the next level. Add in beautiful pixel art and stunning environments, and it becomes more than a game. Some of the levels are so gorgeous I genuinely wish I could live in them—or at least have them as live wallpapers on my phone. Cozy tents, flowing water, nature-filled stages—just sitting and admiring the scenery is a whole vibe. And when it’s time to get serious? The boss designs are epic.
The story mode is so much more than a typical gacha throwaway plot. It has branching paths, multiple factions, decisions that actually change the story. You can fight in a war, or become a merchant and change the world through trade. And if that’s not enough, there’s a whole multiverse-scale storyline called “The Fool’s Journey,” where your favorite characters team up across realities to fight calamity-level threats. It’s insane in the best way.
And I can’t skip over how the villains are written. Some of the so-called “bad guys” have layers you wouldn’t expect. They feel human. You learn who they are, why they do what they do, and sometimes—why you might even agree with them. That kind of writing sticks with you.
Let’s talk game modes—there are tons. And they all give your characters a purpose. Different types of battles (survive, escape, defend, kill targets, protect allies, stop enemies from fleeing), unique objectives, puzzles, and proper endgame content that rewards strategy, not just brute force.
And the devs? Super generous. Free characters, skins, pulls—without spending a dime, I’ve built a cracked-out team that competes with anyone. You can spend money if you want, but it’s not required to enjoy the full experience. Honestly, if I had spare cash, I’d gladly support them just for how much love and effort they’ve poured into this game.
Each character even has a skill tree, ultimate abilities, and gorgeous animations. You can build them your way. The game even lets you test new units before deciding to roll for them. More gacha games should take notes.
This is the one game I come back to every day after work or whenever I have downtime. Triple-A games have given me less joy than this has. It’s deep, rewarding, beautiful, and endlessly fun. Sword of Convallaria is a game I’ll be playing for a long, long time.