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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

Developed by Nihon Falcom · Published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.

RPG
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 2, 2017 Price$19.99 Metacritic80/100 Steam reviews5,074

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$19.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic80/100
Steam reviews5,074
Languages2
Achievements51
DLC24

Overview

A rpg game by Nihon Falcom, published by XSEED Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsOverwhelmingly Positive — 95% positive of 5,445
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players77
Player-voted tags:JRPGAnimeRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackTurn-BasedSingleplayerTurn-Based CombatAdventureFantasyRomanceCute

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Atom x7-Z8700 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 5 (GeForce 400 / Radeon HD 5000 / Intel post-2012 series)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 17 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1280x720 / 30 FPS with portable settings

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel i3 3 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 280X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 17 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1920x1080 / 60 FPS with high settings

Supported languages (2)

EnglishJapanese

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel?

Steam classifies The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel as a RPG game, developed by Nihon Falcom. At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.

How much does The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 2, 2017.

What platforms is The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel on?

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel cost?

Steam lists it at $19.99.

Does The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 51 achievements for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel.

What is The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel's Metacritic score?

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel has a Metacritic score of 80/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel?

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc..

Where to get The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

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