Fit check
Is Legends of Ethernal worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Single-player action-adventure fans who want puzzles alongside combat
- Players who prefer linear stories about family mysteries
- Players seeking selectable difficulty, including a more demanding mode
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking branching narratives may find the linear storyline restrictive
- Players looking for multiplayer or group play will not find it in this single-player game
- Players who prefer exploration without dungeon puzzles and boss battles may find the structure demanding
Our take on Legends of Ethernal
Its linear narrative gives the journey a defined direction, but leaves less room for branching story paths or player-led narrative choices. The focus on dungeons also favors a set adventure structure over open-ended exploration.
What is Legends of Ethernal?
Legends of Ethernal is a two-dimensional adventure for one player, set in Arkanys.
After a boy finds his home destroyed and his parents gone, he sets out to learn what happened. The journey combines environmental exploration, puzzle challenges, fights with creatures, and boss battles in several dungeons. Weapons and objects discovered along the way open new gameplay mechanics, and collected ethers can be spent on crafting. The narrative is linear, with notable characters and mysterious events. Players can choose among difficulty options, including Hardcore Mode and Relaxed Mode. Hand-drawn artwork depicts varied settings and can scale to 4K on supported platforms. The soundtrack was produced and recorded by musician William Gough.
How Legends of Ethernal plays
- 01Unlockable Mechanics
- Weapons and items found during the journey open access to additional gameplay mechanics.
- 02Dungeon Challenges
- Multiple dungeons combine puzzles with boss battles.
- 03Item Crafting
- Gathered ethers can be used to craft items during the journey.
- 04Difficulty Options
- Hardcore Mode offers an intense setting, while Relaxed Mode provides an alternative difficulty.
- 05Hand-Drawn Presentation
- The game uses 2D hand-drawn art across multiple environments and supports resolutions up to 4K on supported platforms.
Legends of Ethernal compared to similar games
Jusant focuses on climbing, stamina management, and a meditative ascent, while Legends of Ethernal combines exploration with puzzles, creature battles, crafting, and dungeon bosses. Sundered: Eldritch Edition is a chaotic metroidvania, whereas Legends of Ethernal presents a linear action-adventure story with multiple difficulty modes.
Legends of Ethernal: platforms & release
Is Legends of Ethernal worth it?
It is worth it if: single-player action-adventure fans who want puzzles alongside combat. Skip it if: players seeking branching narratives may find the linear storyline restrictive.
Where can I download Legends of Ethernal?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Legends of Ethernal's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Legends of Ethernal on?
Windows and macOS.
