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Half Sword
Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor. We are not afraid to show the brutal nature of medieval combat with in-depth blood and gore features.
72% of 29,784 Steam reviews positive
At a glance
● Pros
- English supported
● Cons
No notable downsides in the data.
Great for
- Fans of punchy combat and action
- Exploration and storytelling
- Discovering distinctive indie games
Summarized automatically from Steam reviews, Metacritic, language support, price and spec data.
What players talk about
How often each topic comes up in 52 Steam reviews (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese) · 58% of them recommend the game
- Combat & action👍 10 👎 5
- Performance👍 5 👎 9
- Bugs👍 7 👎 6
- Controls👍 8 👎 5
- Amount of content👍 2 👎 3
- Difficulty👍 3 👎 2
- Grind & repetition👍 2 👎 2
- Graphics👍 4
- Price👍 4
- Story👍 3
Counts how many reviews mention each topic, split by whether the review recommends the game.
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About the game
Half Sword is an immersive, physics-based medieval combat simulator that offers players a unique experience of becoming a commoner-turned-knight, fighting brutal tournaments in 15th-century Europe. With innovative gameplay mechanics, you can wield your weapon with precision using your mouse, feeling the intensity of each clash as you ascend the ranks to face formidable opponents.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history with our meticulously crafted collection of historically accurate arms and armor. Experience the diverse and vibrant array of armor from history, offering players an authentic glimpse into the past.
Become the champion of the Arena by besting your opponents in various brawls and tournaments. Prepare for an unparalleled combat experience where your every move matters. All animations and maneuvers are meticulously designed with a strong foundation in realism.
Your control over weapons is genuine, as we have crafted a combat system based on the expertise and feedback of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) practitioners and sword fencers. Through this dynamic system, players can immerse themselves in the intricacies of swordplay and learn the art of the game's combat mechanics.
Survive bloody battles to gain renown and claim wealth to buy new equipment or forge your own armor and weapons tailored to your combat style. Feeling confident? Bet on your success to potentially boost your earnings and further your progress.
Every story needs an end, and in Half Sword, it often means losing your head - quite literally. As this is a simulation game, death is final…
Be Warned: Half Sword is an extremely violent and gory game. I mean… we do have a Chief Blood Officer. Witness skull-crushing blows, limb decapitations, and gruesome displays of entrails and bloodshed, all intricately tied to the weapon and armor choices of both you and your opponents.
Source: Steam store page (provided by the developer/publisher)
PC requirements
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64Bit) Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ, Ryzen 5 3500U Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 15 GB available space Sound Card: Any VR Support: No Additional Notes: SSD recommended
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10/11 (64Bit) Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 15 GB available space Sound Card: Any VR Support: No Additional Notes: SSD recommended
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Updated October 27, 2026 · Source: Steam