Valiant Hearts: The Great War game cover

Narrative

Celebrated classic

Narrative

Valiant Hearts: The Great War

A hand-drawn puzzle-adventure where four lives are woven through the tragedy of World War I.

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About Valiant Hearts: The Great War

Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a poignant puzzle-adventure set during World War I, told through the intertwined stories of four characters whose lives are changed by the war. You play through their journeys — a German soldier, a French farmer, an American volunteer, and a Belgian nurse — as they cross the battlefields of France, and the game weaves their fates together with moments of quiet beauty and heartbreaking loss. The gameplay blends side-scrolling exploration with environmental puzzles and light stealth, all set against a gorgeous hand-drawn, comic-book art style. It is based on real letters from the Great War, and it handles its subject with remarkable sensitivity and gravity. The game is famous for being educational, emotional, and unforgettable — it was nominated for multiple Game of the Year awards and is considered one of the best narrative games of its generation.

Game details

CTRLControls
Open the official page, wait for the host to load, then follow the controls and prompts shown inside the game.
DEVSupported devices
Desktop, mobile, and tablet browsers where the destination page supports play.
CATCategory
Narrative
SRCSource
Wikipedia.
LINKAccess
Playable browser link.
UPDUpdated
Link verified in 2026.

How to play

Click Open Official Site, let the external game host load in a new tab, then follow the controls shown there. If the host is slow, return to ShouyouRadar and try another game from the same category.

Valiant Hearts FAQ

Is Valiant Hearts free?

No — it is a paid game, available on Steam, consoles, and mobile, frequently discounted.

What kind of game is Valiant Hearts?

A puzzle-adventure with side-scrolling exploration and an emotional World War I story.

Is Valiant Hearts historically accurate?

It is grounded in real events and letters from the Great War, making it educational as well as emotional.

How long is Valiant Hearts?

The story takes about 6 to 8 hours.

Is it suitable for children?

It is family friendly in gameplay, but the themes of war and loss are heavy — best for older children and adults.