Trials of Mana
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
- Released
- 1995
- Developer
- Square
- Platforms
- 2 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- 20 GB
What is Trials of Mana?
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 30 September 1995 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Square |
| Publisher | Square |
| Platforms | Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Steam Deck |
| Genres | Role-Playing |
| Languages | 8 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q2588801, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Trials of Mana received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
None declared
Hearing
- Custom Volume Controls
- Stereo Sound
Input
- Full controller support
- Playable without Timed Input
Difficulty
- Adjustable Difficulty
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | 20 GB |
| Add-on content | 1 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 220 most recent negative Steam reviews of Trials of Mana on 30 August 2026 and counted what they mention. These are complaints, not confirmed defects: we have not reproduced any of them, and a review describes one person's machine. What the counts tell you is which problems more than one person ran into.
- Crashes and freezes7 of 220 (3%)
Even if you do get it to start enjoy playing russian roulette with a multitude of issues ranging from boss fight glitches, game crashing based on who you choose to be a party member, crashing after reaching a certain character level.
Steam review, 25 April 2020 · 42 hours played · 4 readers marked it helpful5.So far haven't dealt with a single bug & the game hasn't crashed,Shouldn't have to praise that point since they are selling a product but hey when games like hired gun want to release & still not fix their crashing issues even years later, then i have to.
Steam review, 8 May 2023 · 41 hours played · 3 readers marked it helpful
A further 5 reviews call the game buggy or broken without saying how, which is why they are counted separately rather than assigned to a theme. Counted by keyword across review text, so a review discussing two problems is counted under both. Read the reviews yourself.
Games like Trials of Mana
24 games overlap with Trials of Mana on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Secret of Mana, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE and Tales of Zestiria.
Common questions about Trials of Mana
What platforms is Trials of Mana on?
Trials of Mana is available on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Steam Deck. It first released in 1995.
How much does Trials of Mana cost?
$49.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Trials of Mana?
91% of 5,755 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Trials of Mana work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Trials of Mana as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
How big is the Trials of Mana download?
20 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Trials of Mana?
Trials of Mana was developed by Square and published by Square.