Vivid Knight (2021)

Developer: Asobism.Co.,Ltd
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 1,710 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 25 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Building a quirky team of jewel knights feels like a strategic puzzle where you carefully match colors and symbols to survive a tough, ever-changing dungeon.

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What players say

Players describe it as a singleplayer auto battler similar to Teamfight Tactics, with a nostalgic gacha aesthetic. They note that unit and permanent upgrade balance is uneven, healing feels mandatory, and battle intervention via gems becomes repetitive.

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