The Lone Sword (2026)

Developer: Kamil Kozłowski
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 59 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, contemplative platformer where you embody a sentient blade, weaving deliberate swordplay with environmental puzzles and a reflective tone.

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What players say

Players praise the physics-based combat and unique controls as a fresh take on platforming, but many find the soundtrack monotonous and quickly muted. The game is short, around 2-3 hours, and impresses as a solo dev project, though combat with mouse requires adjusting sensitivity.

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