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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

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Bladesong

Niche cult favorite
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Released January 22, 2026
IndieRPGSimulationEarly Access
sample: 416 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 95 % · 1,406 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
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).

In-game

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« 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
« dinguerie, certaine manip reste un peu complexe mais on s'y fait »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Un peu cher, mais le jeu est très intéressant pour la créativité, l'histoire est assez prenante. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Un excellent jeu trés sympa pour les amoureux de la forge médievale »
👍 anonymous review · 18 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 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
« Bladesong is more of a weapon designer than a blacksmithing simulation. That being said, there is a wide variety of options and a ton of room for creativity. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

In players' words

« jeu incroyable le meilleur de son genre »
👍 anonymous review · 7 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
« j'aime bien ce jeu il permet de laisser ça creativité parler »
👍 anonymous review · 11 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
« dinguerie, certaine manip reste un peu complexe mais on s'y fait »
👍 anonymous review · 3 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
« Un peu cher, mais le jeu est très intéressant pour la créativité, l'histoire est assez prenante. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 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
« Un excellent jeu trés sympa pour les amoureux de la forge médievale »
👍 anonymous review · 18 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
« Best possible DLC for this game would be the ability to design Scabbards & Sheaths for the blades you create. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Bladesong is more of a weapon designer than a blacksmithing simulation. That being said, there is a wide variety of options and a ton of room for creativity. »
👍 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: 3.4 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
Mar 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).

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.

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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