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Game
Game2025Published by indie.io
Shrine's Legacy
Developer Positive Concept Games
Shrine's Legacy is a SNES-era inspired, 16-bit RPG set in the magical world of Ardemia. Follow a pair of heroes as they try to unite the elements of magic, restore the Sword of Shrine, and save the world in both single player and couch/local co-op action. From the Steam store page
159 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 5, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
128 positive · 16 negative
95% range 83–93%
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| Steam reviews | 128 | 16 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
15 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
168 of 199 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Overwhelmingly positive nostalgia trip for SNES-era action RPG fans.
Players overwhelmingly praise Shrine's Legacy as a heartfelt homage to classic SNES action RPGs like Illusion of Gaia, Secret of Mana, and A Link to the Past. Many describe it as a genuine labor of love from its two developers, with charming pixel art, a solid soundtrack, and satisfying co-op gameplay. [1][2][5][6][13][17][18][23][24][25][27][31][32]
A minority of players criticize the game for simplistic combat, a generic story, and technical issues such as bugs and an unfinished warp item. Some also note that the writing can feel flat and that puzzles become repetitive. [33][34][35][36]
Praised Nostalgic SNES-era feel · Co-op gameplay · Charming pixel art and music · Heartfelt story and characters
Criticised Simplistic combat · Generic or weak story · Technical bugs and unfinished elements · Repetitive puzzles
Summary drafted by an AI model from the 36 reactions it cites ([n] links open each post), then checked by code: every paragraph cites real posts and every quote is verbatim. Written Oct 7, 2026. Method
Reactions
60 of 159 · most liked firstAll of the spell icons for when you switch elements are finally in the game! (Not revealing the last element here...) ❄️🔥⚡️🪨🌬️☀️💧 #screenshotsaturday #RPG #gamedev 🌟📝Wishlist Shrine's Legacy! Links below. 👇
unlabelledView post →Review by [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34633003-Gaming-Masterpieces/lists/] Gaming Masterpieces - The greatest games of all time on Steam. Is this game a masterpiece? No, but do you sometimes long for the good old The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past from Nintendo? If so, then check this out! It is based on the unforgettable SNES classic and adds a 2-player mode. I've often searched for a good The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past clone, but have rarely found one.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full disclosure, I was a beta tester so I have a lot of hours in Shrine's Legacy as the devs worked tirelessly to keep improving the game before release. It's a genuine labour of love by two guys who have had the dream of this game kicking around for like 10+ years, so I'm a bit biased when I say it was an honour to help and watch the game change over time. The simplest way to describe the gameplay is something akin to Zelda or Illusion of Gaia, where you run around and fight or use magic in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Feel that fall air outside? 🍂 #indiegame #pixelart Shrine's Legacy is available on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →5 days until Shrine's Legacy launches! Galadine is the largest city in the game. 🏰 #indiegames #JRPG 🌟📝 Shrine's Legacy launches October 7th! Wishlist links below. 👇
unlabelledView post →Standing near your ally in co-op will revive them when they're downed. 👼 #JRPG #pixelartㅤㅤ Get Shrine's Legacy for 25% OFF on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →Shrine's Legacy is ON SALE at 25% off for the Steam Autumn Sale! Enjoy a co-op fantasy RPG adventure with a friend or solo! Links below! 👻🍂👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/p/shrines-le...
unlabelledView post →Massive indie RPG bundle for games in Infinite Alliance. Chained Echoes CrossCode Kingdoms of the Dump Jack Move Quartet 8-Bit Adventure 2 Cosmic Star Heroine (our game) Shrine's Legacy Beloved Rapture Geo Mythica For a Vast Future Ephemeral Tale Venaitura store.steampowered.com/bundle/74256...
unlabelledView post →Getting an urge to replay Terranigma. I wonder why...? 🤔 #indiegame #RPG Get Shrine's Legacy for 25% OFF on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →We have puzzles in this game, too. ☀️ #IndieGameDev #indiegames 🌟📝 Wishlist Shrine's Legacy! Links below. 👇
unlabelledView post →I mean I kinda liked the story, it ramped up as you progressed, but it peaked at the middle, then it pretty much fizzled out at the end, I absolutely hated how it ended, the antagonist seemed to have made a last minute shift in his perspective as if all the events that transpired prior didn't matter, a lot of the bosses were just there for the sake of being there, and the protagonist who spent most of their childhood dreaming about being a hero is complaining a lot about how weak he is. I like…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today is the last day to get Shrine's Legacy at a 20% launch discount! Grab a friend for co-op! 🎮 #gamedev #RPG Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GoG: gog.com/en/game/shri...
unlabelledView post →How many times must it vanish? 🌞🌜 #screenshotsaturday #indiegames Get Shrine's Legacy for 25% OFF on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →A little background about me: I am a speedrunner of Secret of Mana and a number of other early 90's SNES and PC games. I've been playing Shrine's Legacy primarily as co-op, using Parsec to play with one of my friends, so my actual play time is more like 150 hours at this point as we've been putting together an Any% Co-Op speedrun of the game - which has turned out to be a great experience! Shrine's Legacy rather obviously attempts to match the energy and quirks of action RPG games of the SNES…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🌟Heroes and villains from 13+ Indie JRPGs collide in Infinite Alliance - a FREE Crossover game! 🤩 Featuring characters from: VENAITURA Quartet Chained Echoes Shrine's Legacy 8-Bit Adventures 2 ⭐️AND MANY MORE!!!⭐️ 🔥Wishlist it on Steam now!🔥 store.steampowered.com/app/3720330
unlabelledView post →🐍🐍🐍 Sssslither on over to the Steam Autumn Sale and get Shrine's Legacy for 25% OFF! 👇 #pixelart #indiegames Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/p/shrines-le...
unlabelledView post →sadly unfinished (warp item doesn't work, dlc baiting in story location) and a lot of bugs, maybe some day will be finished but it's hard to recommend right now
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been too busy to get new footage as I'm testing the game. Here's our Indie Quest trailer again for #screenshotsaturday. #gamedev 🌟📝Wishlist Shrine's Legacy! Links below. 👇
unlabelledView post →Saying goodbye to the heat in a co-op adventure! 🥵🏜️ #RPG #indiegames Shrine's Legacy is available on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →Through lightning and thunder, the Hendran Marshes yield electric trials. 🌩️ #screenshotsaturday #indiegames Shrine's Legacy is available on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →#InfiniteAlliance just dropped a new trailer, and the indie JRPGs in this FREE turn-based game are on sale in a bundle! Link below! 👇 If you'd told me Shrine's Legacy would be crossover with CrossCode and so many renowned RPGs years ago...I never would have believed it. 😌
unlabelledView post →Overall mixed title. This is a retro style action RPG, takes heavy inspiration and pays homage to several classics of the genre. The overworld design feels like Secret of Mana. The multiplayer also has a Secret of Mana (or even more so Secret of Evermore) type feel. The sword swing feels like Soul Blazer, the sword dash attack is taken straight from Terranigma. The dungeons are clearly inspired by Link to the Past, though are a bit more complex (though not to the extent of something like…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Officially told my boss that I plan to take a leave of absence from my job for a few months. And if sales of Shrine's Legacy continue to do well? I might just quit altogether. :) ❤️ Thank you all for the support that will allow me to take the time I need for myself after years of game dev. -Alan
unlabelledView post →The erbos is a shadowy wendigo. 💀👤 #indiegames #RPG Shrine's Legacy is available NOW! Link to buy below! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GoG: www.gog.com/en/game/shri...
unlabelledView post →Shrine's Legacy has the honor of collaborating with 13+ Indie JRPGs in Infinite Alliance--a FREE crossover game releasing in 2026! ⚔️🔥🤩 #JRPG #indiegames #pixelart Games featured include: Chained Echoes, 8-Bit Adventures 2, Beloved Rapture, Quartet, My Familiar, Geo Mythica, & more!
unlabelledView post →These chains were made for swingin'. ⛓️ #screenshotsaturday #JRPG Get Shrine's Legacy for 25% OFF on all major PC platforms! Offer ends at 1 PM EST! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →So ready for fall. 🍂🎃 #pixelart #indiegames Shrine's Legacy is available now on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →🧞♀️🪔 Shrine's Legacy is available now on all major PC platforms. Leaving a review on Steam also helps out a lot! 👇 #JRPG #pixelartㅤ Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →A formidable boss summoning lesser minions. 🔥 #indiegame #RPG Get Shrine's Legacy for 25% OFF on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →Excited for Terranigma's new release? What if it had co-op? We've got you covered! 😉 #JRPG #pixelartㅤㅤ Get Shrine's Legacy for 25% OFF on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →Co-op fantasy adventure, anyone? ⚔️ #indiegame Shrine's Legacy is OUT NOW! Links below! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →It gets spooky in the woods... 👻 #JRPG Shrine's Legacy is OUT NOW! Links below! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →If you like RPGs, and feel nostalgic about how that type of games were back in the SNES era, this is a game you're going to love, so don't hesitate to get it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Almost time for spooky season...🎃 #JRPG #indiegame Shrine's Legacy is available on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →Take on an undead wetta this weekend in co-op! 🦗 #screenshotsaturday #indiegame Shrine's Legacy is available now on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →Enjoy a co-op Action #RPG adventure with Shrine's Legacy, on SALE 20% off starting today! Links below! ⚔️👇 #indiedev Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →Crystal illusions and bullet hell. 🔮 🔫 #screenshotsaturday #RPG Get Shrine's Legacy for 25% OFF on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →Lethoral Canyon is full of fiends and obstacles. 🌬️ #screenshotsaturday #indiegame Shrine's Legacy is available now on all major PC platforms! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →On our way to visit the king. 🏰👑 #pixelart #JRPG Shrine's Legacy is OUT NOW! Links below! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →I like turtles...🐢 #indiegames #JRPG ✅Enjoy 20% off for Shrine's Legacy during the Winter Sale! Nab it, and leave a Steam review! Links below! Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →Snaking our way to a 20% discount SALE for Shrine's Legacy! Linksssss below! 🐍 #indiegame #JRPG Enjoy the game in solo or co-op play, and remember to leave a Steam review!
unlabelledView post →🌬️ to cross gaps, 🌊 to walk upon it. Utilize the elements in this co-op fantasy adventure! 🔥❄️ #pixelart #JRPG Shrine's Legacy is 25% OFF on GOG and Epic! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →This was a nostalgia trip. A great game with a good story. My wife and I played through it and really enjoyed it. It wasn't too difficult, but made us work together on a puzzles and boss fights. I highly recommend .
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ever been goat bowling? 🐐🎳 #pixelart Shrine's Legacy is OUT NOW! Links below! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →I am only one level 1 so far - but I have succeeded in my first mission. I am loving that I can smash vases - just like in the good ol' Zelda games. I don't know why, but it makes me happy. While it does have keyboard controls, playing with a Bluetooth controller or a USB controller is helpful (which the game states in the beginning). I played the demo over a year ago. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the game as I progress through the different levels. Worth the $$ for me!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Why did it have to be snakes? 🐍 #RPG Shrine's Legacy is on SALE for 20% OFF! Links below! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →It's been 1 year since launching on PC. Thank you all for the support! Console versions are in the works--new patch soon! ⚔️ #indiegame #JRPG Get Shrine's Legacy for 25% OFF! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/p/shrines-le...
unlabelledView post →GOG and Epic have been updated for the Final Battle Update! On Steam's beta branch, the update includes Japanese and Portuguese translations, which is VERY cool to see in-game! 🤼 #JRPG #indiegames Shrine's Legacy is available now on PC! Links below!👇
unlabelledView post →Shrine's Legacy is available now on PC! Links👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →I grew up on the games this was meant to pay homage to, and emulate, and I will say I love the game. As an indie game I feel like this actually shows some good polish and is well refined for its simpler gameplay nature. And I don't mean simpler gameplay as a negative, its something you want out of a good video game every now and then. Sometimes you just want to plug in and play and this satisfies that itch well. If you played the Terranigmas and other Quartet games this will hit you with the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought the game due to the graphics looking really nice and the bossfights looked interesting. Please note: only ca 2hr gameplay, I suspect the game picks up a bit during mid/lategame but I will probably not keep playing. As for graphics there are some NPCs which does not fit the rest, e.g. if you have seen 30 human characters of natural sizes it is sort of jarring stumbling upon a shopkeeper which seems to be about 3 meters tall without any explanation. The same goes for the odd humanoid…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Boo! Happy Halloween! 🎃👻 #indiegames Get Shrine's Legacy for some spooky co-op (or solo) Action #RPG fun! 👇 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GoG: gog.com/en/game/shri...
unlabelledView post →I’ve been looking for something to scratch the itch of some nostalgic gaming. I loved the art style and sound the moment I launched the game and am enjoying a different take on combat. It feels new and fresh but rooted in my old SNES days.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →silksong? what's that? all i care about is that Shrine's Legacy, a game inspired by Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia and Terranigma, has a release date now and it's *in three days*. i've had my eye on this for a long-ass time and i'm excited store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/...
unlabelledView post →After playing 4 hours I got tired of basically pressing one button during combat. Sure there are enemies weak to magic but that gets stale quickly. I dont know if the writing is supposed to be terrible or "nostalgic". Why even have the letter to Mala when you are just going to fast travel anyway? It feels like wasted time. So far puzzles have way too many "reflect this to that" its really draining when you see overuse of an oftentimes irritating mechanic.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/Uq1sWPQZndk Gameplay: Good Story Very Good Graphics: Retro Game Time: 10 - 17 hours Here I will leave the cat, friends who pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up ／＞ フ | l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿ヽ)__)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Shrine's Legacy is ON SALE at 20% off for one more day! Links below! 👇 #indiegame #pixelart Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/... GOG: gog.com/en/game/shri... Epic: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/shri...
unlabelledView post →This makes me want the game even harder. Shrine's Legacy is made by humans and we should be supporting our indie devs! Go below to wishlist and/or order the game!! (I'd totally accept the game as an early Christmas present 👀 My Steam friend code is 839107315) store.steampowered.com/app/1435410/...
unlabelledView post →Great game to play with a friend. Simple combat at first but gets more interesting later on. Decently heartfelt story. Fun puzzle sections and dungeons. Very charming artstyle and a solid OST. I really liked the collectibles that turned out to reward you with (non-story/gameplay spoiler) concept art for the game dating many years back, really made me feel how the devs put their heart and soul into the game. I hope it sells enough to warrant a future project, I wish the devs all the best.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A marginal no. The basics are there and functional, it's not awful, but the spirit is missing. This game clearly owes a lot to the SNES Gaia series (particularly Illusion of Gaia and Soul Blazer), and to a lesser degree Secret of Mana. They have the vibe down, but it misses the mark in enough places that it's harder to enjoy. 1. COMBAT - Combat is very repetitive. Enemies mostly just sit there and then move slowly towards you, but have too much HP to be killed before they can touch you.…
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