Underplayed Gems

Half Sword (2026)

Half Sword cover
Developer
Half Sword Games
Publisher
Game Seer Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
3.5 of 5, 27,055 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 27 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A physics-driven medieval combat game that feels raw and methodical, with every swing and block shaped by precise mouse control.

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What players say

Players praise the unique physics combat but warn that performance and bugs hold it back. Updates have improved things, yet crashes, random bone breaks and auto-parry frustrations remain. Some prefer the earlier tech demo. A thread of faith in the devs runs through the community.

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