Heavy Lies the Crown

Released Nov 2022

Blessed with a sharp mind and sharp blades, Triath will be called to leadership in the resistance against the invasion... That is when his past catches up with him.

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Steam Updated 13 Oct 2026 $0.89 $9.99 −91%

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Details

Developer

Anima Games

Publisher

Aldorlea Games

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

RPG JRPG Party-Based RPG CRPG 2D Pixel Graphics Top-Down Emotional Fantasy Female Protagonist Story Rich

About this game

PRESENTATION

Heavy Lies the Crown is an old-school 2D RPG in the style of Valiant and Shining Plume.

FEATURES

Deep and involving storyline following the success of That Which was Lost!
Classical gameplay that pays homage to the greats of the genre
Beautiful aesthetics, with scenery, character art and craftfully composed songs
Sidequests to complete
Quest Journal to keep track of your objectives
Mouse Support

SUMMARY

Triath is a respected farmer living peacefully with his family in the Free Islands. A prosperous and uneventful island. That freedom is threatened when the Usurper, the King who took the crown by force, starts an elaborated attack on the island. Blessed with a sharp mind and sharp blades, Triath will be called to leadership in the resistance against the invasion... That is when his past catches up with him.