Viola: The Heroine's Melody (2021)

Developer: Jelle van Doorne
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 85 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A whimsical, story-driven adventure blending platforming and tactical RPG combat with a warm, humorous tone.

whimsicallightheartedstory richpixel graphicsmusicaltacticalcutefunnyfamily friendly

What players say

Players praise the writing, characters, and heartfelt story about grief and self-love, but note the game is buggy with a problematic save system and combat that feels more like quick-time events than rhythm.

Trailer

Screenshots

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