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1998PC

In this third-person action game you carve through opponents with a sword, where the direction and style of your swings decide which limbs and heads come off. Its appeal lies in the immediate, brutal sword combat itself.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Historical setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Half Sword

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2026PC, Steam Deck playable72 % positive23.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Die by the Sword: melee combat with weapons or fists, a historical setting and action-packed real-time combat.

Half Sword is a physics-driven medieval combat simulator with authentic 15th-century arms and armor. Every swing feels weighty and brutal because movement, momentum and impacts are fully simulated.

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Karateka

Melee combat with weapons or fists

You fight your way through feudal Japan as a lone martial artist to rescue Mariko from the warlord Akuma. This remake brings the 1984 classic into modern visuals, built around direct, timing-based fights and a stripped-down, focused feel.

Knights of the Temple II

Dark, serious atmosphere

A third-person hack-and-slash where you play Templar grandmaster Paul de Raque, traveling 13th-century Europe to battle demon armies. Light RPG elements, dialogue and side quests complement the sword combat.

Severance: Blade of Darkness

Dark, serious atmosphere

A brutal third-person swordfighting game where you play a Knight, Barbarian, Dwarf or Amazon and carve through enemies with heavy combos and gory, weighty combat on the hunt for a Necromancer. Its demanding, physical combat and grim dark-fantasy mood made it a cult classic.

Ryse: Son of Rome

Realistic visuals

A visually stunning, linear hack-and-slash romp through ancient Rome where legionary Marius seeks revenge with brutal execution finishers and shield formations. Gorgeous presentation, fairly simple combat.

Spartan: Total Warrior

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A brutal hack-and-slash game where you play a Spartan warrior cutting through huge battles and mowing down hordes with bloody special attacks. Short, arcade-style missions mix combat with objectives like killing generals or destroying siege weapons.

Bladed Fury

Melee combat with weapons or fists

An action game set in ancient China that hooks you with fast-paced fights and a look inspired by traditional Chinese painting. Its sound design adds to the atmosphere.

One Strike

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

One Strike is a fast duel fighter inspired by Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, where every fight is win-or-die. Precise timing decides whether you survive and build your reputation as a legend.

Samurai Warriors

Historical setting

A hack-and-slash game where you play a single warrior of Japan's Sengoku era, cutting down entire armies and defeating enemy commanders. Fast combos and large-scale crowd battles are the core appeal.

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