The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is a role-playing game developed by Engine Software for the Nintendo Switch platform. It is a full version game that falls under the subcategory of role-playing games. The game offers players an immersive story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. The story follows Rean Schwarzer, who has become an instructor at a newly-opened academy, the Thors Branch Campus, and must guide a new generation of heroes into an unknown future.

The combat system in the game has been refined over the course of decades and includes features like Brave Order and the Break System that open up new possibilities in battle. The addition of these features challenges players to face oncoming threats with a combat system honed to a fine edge. The game also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right into the world of Trails of Cold Steel.