Play Hiouden - Mamono-tachi Tono Chikai (Japan) [En by Aeon Genesis v1.0] (~Hiouden - Legend of the Scarlet King - The Demonic Oath) Online

Game Overview

Ever stumble across an old SNES game that makes you wonder how you missed it back in the day? Hiouden is one of those—a weird, moody dungeon crawler where you’re not the hero for once. Instead, you’re leading a ragtag crew of monsters out for revenge, which already sets the tone: dark, tactical, and full of choices that actually matter.

The combat’s turn-based but with this sneaky layer of strategy—positioning matters, and your party of demons and undead can evolve in different ways. I lost my first run because I didn’t realize how much terrain affected battles. The pixel art’s got this grimy, gothic vibe, and the music? All eerie synths and foreboding chords. It’s tough as nails, but in that satisfying way where every win feels earned.

Originally Japan-only, but thanks to Aeon Genesis’ translation, you can finally play it without guessing what half the menus mean. If you’re into RPGs where the villains get the spotlight (and don’t mind a challenge), this one’s a buried treasure. Just save often—trust me.