Vandal Hearts

Vandal Hearts is a turn-based tactical RPG where you control Ash Lambert, a soldier caught between defending his country and clearing his family's name. You'll recruit various allies to fight a corrupt government and an old supernatural threat. Battles unfold on 3D terrain grids where elevation matters—high ground gives advantages, slopes can block movement or create vulnerabilities. You'll need to position units carefully, weighing when to push forward versus holding defensive positions. The story branches based on decisions you make, affecting both Ash's personal arc and the kingdom's future. Combat relies on class-based unit progression and terrain manipulation rather than real-time reflexes. If you want tactical combat that rewards planning over speed, this delivers.