Fit check
Is Explorer of Yggdrasil worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy fantasy adventures centered on a lost-memory mystery
- RPG fans who want weapon collecting alongside tower exploration
- Players seeking a story-driven journey with a voiced female protagonist
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a clearly described open-world structure rather than a journey focused on reaching a tower’s summit
- Players who want detailed information about combat depth or extensive replay systems before choosing a game
- Players looking for a non-fantasy setting instead of a magical tower adventure
Our take on Explorer of Yggdrasil
The defining structure is a climb through Yggdrasil, with Mei and Gilles pursuing the tower’s summit while investigating Mei’s forgotten past.
What is Explorer of Yggdrasil?
Explorer of Yggdrasil follows Mei, an explorer who rescues Gilles, an armless mage, after a chance encounter.
Gilles realizes that Mei has lost her memories and believes the answer lies inside Yggdrasil, a colossal tower said to contain weapons of many kinds. Together, they climb toward its summit while investigating her forgotten past and the tower’s mysteries. The game includes a distinct combat system, weapon collection, collectible outfits that change Mei’s appearance, and a fully voiced heroine. Its story centers on Mei’s journey with Gilles and their search for the truth within the tower.
How Explorer of Yggdrasil plays
- 01Weapon Collection
- The tower contains a range of weapons for Mei to find.
- 02Collectible Outfits
- Found outfits can alter Mei’s appearance.
- 03Voiced Protagonist
- Mei’s character is fully voiced.
- 04Memory Mystery
- The story follows Mei’s investigation into her forgotten past.
Explorer of Yggdrasil compared to similar games
Explorer of Yggdrasil centers on climbing a giant tower, collecting weapons and outfits, and investigating Mei’s amnesia. Ghost of a Tale focuses on stealth, disguises, conversations, and exploration in a medieval world populated by animals. Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition emphasizes an unconventional story, characters, and exploration of a dangerous city, while Back to the Dawn follows prison survival, investigation, and escape.
Explorer of Yggdrasil: platforms & release
Is Explorer of Yggdrasil worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy fantasy adventures centered on a lost-memory mystery. Skip it if: players seeking a clearly described open-world structure rather than a journey focused on reaching a tower’s summit.
Where can I download Explorer of Yggdrasil?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Explorer of Yggdrasil's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Explorer of Yggdrasil on?
Windows only.
