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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-7500 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Bladesong

Niche cult favorite
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Released January 22, 2026
IndieRPGSimulationEarly Access
sample: 416 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 1,406 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 95% positive vs 95% overall (82 recent reviews)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are logging more than 25 hours of gameplay, and they keep coming back for more. On Steam the title holds an overwhelming 95 % positive rating overall (94 % since launch).

What it's about: Le jeu de fabrication d’épées ultime. Forgez des armes uniques dotées de lames incroyables et de poignées modulaires, parfaitement équilibrées pour satisfaire vos clients. Maîtrisez l’art de la forge d’armes et découvrez les secrets d’Eren Keep, l’un des derniers refuges d’un monde à l’agonie.

In-game

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« wanted this game to make swords got annoyed that they shoved a story mode into it then the story got really really good do not skip the dialog honestly these guys know what they are doing i look forward to future updates »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played7221
« Best possible DLC for this game would be the ability to design Scabbards & Sheaths for the blades you create. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played7411
« Its good. game is fun and has an intereting take on blacksmithing wrapped in a dark medevil fantsy plot. The fact you can make swords and export them as STL files is mental and i will be using some to create custom dnd minis »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played111
« Why does a game about crafting pretty swords have some of the best writing of any game this year??? »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played1
« jeu incroyable le meilleur de son genre »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« j'aime bien ce jeu il permet de laisser ça creativité parler »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Le jeu a l'air sympa même si un peu cher a première vu, et seulement 5 langues dans le jeu, j'ai envie de jouer pas de me prendre la tête a chercher la signification des termes de forgeron »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Really good game, really great for creating models for magic weapons for dnd, i cannot give it a positive review because if i play it for more that half an hour it completely crashes my pc. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Melanin-rich girlboss guard captain puts incompetent, wimpy whyatt men in them/their place and satisfying her is your only way to progress the story. Very fatiguing. Boring gameplay is not worth enduring this. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Boring, repetitive and you can make stupid garbage swords that are obviously not going to work and get perfect score. Dumb »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« tutorial didnt explain anything, no idea how to make swords less balanced without messing up every other stat, horrible game unless you're a sword autist »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« dinguerie, certaine manip reste un peu complexe mais on s'y fait »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

In players' words

« wanted this game to make swords got annoyed that they shoved a story mode into it then the story got really really good do not skip the dialog honestly these guys know what they are doing i look forward to future updates »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played7221
« Le jeu a l'air sympa même si un peu cher a première vu, et seulement 5 langues dans le jeu, j'ai envie de jouer pas de me prendre la tête a chercher la signification des termes de forgeron »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Best possible DLC for this game would be the ability to design Scabbards & Sheaths for the blades you create. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played7411
« Really good game, really great for creating models for magic weapons for dnd, i cannot give it a positive review because if i play it for more that half an hour it completely crashes my pc. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Its good. game is fun and has an intereting take on blacksmithing wrapped in a dark medevil fantsy plot. The fact you can make swords and export them as STL files is mental and i will be using some to create custom dnd minis »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played111
« Melanin-rich girlboss guard captain puts incompetent, wimpy whyatt men in them/their place and satisfying her is your only way to progress the story. Very fatiguing. Boring gameplay is not worth enduring this. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Why does a game about crafting pretty swords have some of the best writing of any game this year??? »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played1
« Boring, repetitive and you can make stupid garbage swords that are obviously not going to work and get perfect score. Dumb »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« jeu incroyable le meilleur de son genre »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« tutorial didnt explain anything, no idea how to make swords less balanced without messing up every other stat, horrible game unless you're a sword autist »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« j'aime bien ce jeu il permet de laisser ça creativité parler »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« dinguerie, certaine manip reste un peu complexe mais on s'y fait »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
86 % pos · n=128
Story / writing
92 % pos · n=102
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=17
Value for money
100 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
29 % pos · n=7
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=6
Performance
60 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay128110153
Story / writing1029462
Graphics / art171700
Value for money8800
Interface / UX7214
Content / longevity6420
Performance5311
Audio / music5500
Stability / bugs3003

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 15 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.7 h.

<2h
36 % (n=14)
2-10h
89 % (n=98)
10-25h
99 % (n=202)
>25h
99 % (n=102)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jan 2026 : 88% positive88JanFeb 2026 : 90% positive90FebMar 2026 : 95% positive95MarApr 2026 : 96% positive96AprMay 2026 : 92% positive92MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€15.00€16.49€17.99€19.48€20.98€15.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 22, 2026 · All-time low: €15.99 (Apr 20, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,3 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise with 110 positive mentions out of 128 total references.
  • Story receives 94 positive mentions out of 102, indicating strong narrative appreciation.
  • Graphics are unanimously praised, with 17 positive mentions and zero negatives.
  • Audio enjoys perfect sentiment: 5 positive mentions and no criticism.
  • Price is highlighted positively, with all 8 mentions being favorable.

Weaknesses

  • Performance draws 1 negative mention out of 5 total references, showing occasional hiccups.
  • Bugs are a clear pain point, with all 3 mentions being negative.
  • User interface gathers 4 negative mentions out of 7, suggesting usability issues.

Who is it for?

Ideal for players who love indie RPGs with deep crafting, rich storytelling, and a strong emphasis on immersion. Those who can tolerate occasional performance quirks and UI rough edges will find it rewarding.

Is Bladesong worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 1,406 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

Bladesong delivers a compelling experience that resonates with the majority of its audience, as reflected by a 95 % positive Steam rating. While its gameplay, story, and visual polish are standout strengths, the few performance and UI issues keep it from being flawless. Overall, it’s a highly recommended title for fans of narrative‑driven RPG simulations.

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