To Carry a Sword (2022)
- Developer
- We Three Nouns
- Publisher
- MAGIC Spell Studios
- Genres
- Adventure, Free To Play, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.4 of 5, 26 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A gentle, conversation-focused medieval caravan journey where building social bonds and making thoughtful route choices matters more than combat.
atmosphericstory richconversationalstrategiclaid-backcolorfulmodestmedievalcharacter-driven
What players say
Players describe it as a cross between Oregon Trail and FTL, a text-heavy caravan management sim with light RPG mechanics. The combat is repetitive and can feel unresponsive, while the Renown system creates a strict time limit that frustrates some. Most agree it is short, relaxing and worth the free price, though combat and randomness lead to rage quits for a few.
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