As a long-time fan of Ironhide’s tower defense games, I was skeptical about them moving into the RPG space, but Legends of Kingdom Rush is a masterclass in tactical design. The combat is tight and rewarding; every move feels like a high-stakes chess match. The way they’ve translated the iconic skills of the heroes into a turn-based format is brilliant. It feels exactly like the Kingdom Rush world we love, just from a more intimate, boots-on-the-ground perspective.

The roguelike elements keep things fresh, though the difficulty can definitely spike if you get a string of bad luck with encounter events. My only real gripe is that I wanted even more content at launch—the adventures are so fun that you'll likely breeze through them and be left wanting more heroes and maps. Still, for anyone who enjoys games like Slay the Spire or Final Fantasy Tactics, this is an absolute gem in the Arcade collection.