Fit check
Is Lichenvale worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- First-person action fans who want sword combat combined with spell use
- Players who enjoy fast melee encounters with parries and dashes
- Action-adventure players interested in hand-crafted campaign levels and hidden collectibles
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a slow-paced game, since combat is described as fast-paced
- Players seeking a ranged-combat focus, since the described combat centers on a longsword, spells, parries, and dashes
- Players looking for multiplayer combat, which is not part of the described gameplay
Our take on Lichenvale
Lichenvale pairs a first-person slasher’s sword combat with spells charged by successful attacks, rather than keeping melee and magic as separate systems. Its campaign uses hand-crafted levels and adds permanent strength gains, score-raising treasures, and collectibles tied to the character’s fears.
What is Lichenvale?
Lichenvale is a first-person slasher set in a character’s nightmares.
A longsword provides light and strong attacks, while successful strikes fuel destructive and defensive spells. Players can also parry and dash to respond to enemy attacks. The campaign features hand-crafted levels with distinct aesthetics and progressively stronger monsters, each with its own fighting style. Orbs scattered through the nightmare permanently strengthen the character. Treasures found in levels increase the score, while hidden collectibles reveal connections between the enemies and the character’s innermost fears. Combat combines fast melee attacks with tactical spell use and movement around opponents.
How Lichenvale plays
- 01Spell-Fueled Combat
- Striking enemies charges destructive and defensive spells for use in combat.
- 02Parries and Dashes
- Both defensive moves can be used to respond to enemy attacks.
- 03Distinct Enemy Styles
- The campaign features progressively stronger monsters with different fighting styles.
- 04Permanent Strength Gains
- Orbs scattered through the nightmare permanently strengthen the character.
- 05Hand-Crafted Levels
- Campaign stages have distinct visual aesthetics.
- 06Hidden Fear Connections
- Collectibles reveal links between the monsters and the character’s innermost fears.
Lichenvale compared to similar games
Lichenvale centers on first-person melee combat, spells, parries, and dashes in a hand-crafted campaign. Abyssus instead focuses on multiplayer shooting, brine-powered weapons, weapon refitting, and roguelite levels. Jusant is an action-puzzle climbing game focused on climbing tools, stamina management, and exploration.
Lichenvale: platforms & release
Is Lichenvale worth it?
It is worth it if: first-person action fans who want sword combat combined with spell use. Skip it if: players looking for a slow-paced game, since combat is described as fast-paced.
Where can I download Lichenvale?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Lichenvale's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Lichenvale on?
Windows and Linux.
