Valkyrie Profile Lenneth is a role-playing game following a valkyrie who recruits the souls of the fallen to fight alongside the gods. Exploration takes place across side-scrolling dungeons filled with puzzles, while battles use a distinctive system where each character attacks on a different button.

The game is known for its layered mythology-inspired story, branching endings, and combo-based combat that rewards precise timing. It remains a celebrated entry among story-driven, mythology-themed role-playing games.