Blades of Fire (2026)

Developer: MercurySteam
Publisher: 505 Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 649 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 26 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, weighty struggle where every swing of your custom-forged blade demands commitment and punishes hesitation in a grim, stone-cold world.

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What players say

Players praise the unique forging and directional combat but are split on the level design, calling it a metroidvania where hidden story paths and repetitive backtracking frustrate many. The early-game skeleton escort quest with a persistent pursuer and no fast travel is widely criticized, and some say the game overstays its welcome with repetitive content before the ending.

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