Chivalry: Medieval Warfare (2012)

Developer: Torn Banner Studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 65,088 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic, adrenaline-fueled melee brawler where you charge into massive medieval battles, swinging swords and cleaving through enemies with visceral, cinematic intensity.

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What players say

Players praise the melee combat as the best in its genre, with a skill-based system of feints and timing that made the game a landmark for its time. But the multiplayer is essentially dead: few players, no official servers, high ping in some regions, and a bugged progression system that can block returning players.

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