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Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie, Fantasy
Small Saga is a turn-based RPG that takes place in a medieval rodent society beneath the streets of modern London. The story follows Verm, a particularly angry mouse armed with a pen knife, who is hunting for the human who stole his tail. On the way, Verm befriends a mole wizard, a squirrel harlequin, and a lab rat lancer. Together, the party upend rodent society, clash with titans, and eventually face off against the gods themselves.
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Plot-driven, clear, richly built and relaxed.
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LadiesGamers.comDana Avilés Sep 2026I love how everything comes together in the world of Small Saga, from complex characters who discuss the morality of an empire, to the fascinating soundtrack and in-game dialogues mixing formal medieval writing and contemporary humor slang. Small Saga delivered all these elements just fine. Small Saga also widens your perspective and reminds you that humans are not the only species living in this world. We are sharing our place in it, and our actions also impact other living beings in ways we don’t even stop to think about at times. I’m such a sucker for narrative-driven games, where you’re in the front-row seat watching the main characters’ growth process in real time. Small Saga is sure an emotional roller coaster. It is a short game with no grinding whatsoever; you’re just free to explore and battle the titans that appear on your path. If you’re someone who is nostalgic for older RPGs, or simply want to try a smaller and newer RPG game, Small Saga definitely scratches that itch. Be sure to check it out on the Nintendo Store or on Steam. On the Steam page, you can also get the soundtrack (which I highly recommend!) and the Travel Guide, an illustrated digital companion book to Small Saga.
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Pure NintendoKaelyn DaughertySep 20268.5/10Small Saga is a charming and surprisingly deep RPG with a unique setting, memorable characters, and beautiful pixel art. Its streamlined combat and shorter length make it easy to recommend for anyone looking for a fun RPG that doesn't overstay its welcome.
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RPG SitePaige ChamberlainNov 20238/10I really enjoyed my short but sweet time with Small Saga, of about seven hours, with my only disappointment being the lack of any difficulty without having to intentionally handicap myself. It's a great little game filled with nice visuals, and mostly funny writing.
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