How long is Half Sword?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 19 h; those who don't, 9.1 h.

How much does Half Sword cost?

Half Sword is currently 23,99€ on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64Bit) Processeur : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ, Ryzen 5 3500U Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Any Prise en charge VR: No Notes supplémentaires : SSD recommended

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64Bit) Processeur : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Any Prise en charge VR: No Notes supplémentaires : SSD recommended

Half Sword

Safe bet

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Released January 30, 2026

Action Adventure Indie Simulation

sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)

80/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 70 % · 26,799 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)

➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 76% positive vs 71% overall (1,757 recent reviews)

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Half Sword turns clumsy, high-stakes medieval brawling into a surprisingly addictive spectacle that keeps players hooked for dozens of hours. The experience currently holds an 80% positive rating across 400 post-release reviews, proving that the chaotic physics-based combat outweighs the technical turbulence.

What it's about: Half Sword est un simulateur de combat médiéval basé sur la physique qui utilise de véritables armes et armures du XVe siècle. Nous n'avons pas peur de montrer la nature brutale des combats du Moyen Âge avec du sang et des tripes.

In-game

« Ce jeu est incroyable mais l'expérience est ruinée par un gros manque d'optimisation.. c'est dommage. Je recommande si des patch sont effectués dans le future. »

👍 anonymous review · 9 h played2

« Despite the long lapse of silence from devs... a quality update came through that has genuinely improved the game at all levels. Well done halfsword team, thanks for not making abandonware. »

👍 anonymous review · 33 h played50752

« Devs are taking the feedback seriously, so I have no doubt the games many issues mentioned elsewhere will be resolved soon. I love the game as it stands on a gameplay level and cant wait to see how it ultimately shakes out »

👍 anonymous review · 34 h played61633

« Performance issues fixed after selecting dx12. Love the demo and the game seems to be on the right direction. Just hoped the hub was a in game thing. Keep the good work guys! »

👍 anonymous review · 98 h played251433

« The people who are complaining that the game was abandoned are simply unaware of this games slow update cadence. People who have been playing since the demo know that updates for this game take time, but end up being worth it. »

👍 anonymous review · 9 h played18953

« gets an itch no other sword game seems to scratch, let them cook »

👍 anonymous review · 308 h played14321

« Wait until the reviews change to overwhelmingly positive, as they inevitably will. Dev is great and the game is amazing but for some reason he decided to release it way too early. »

👎 anonymous review · 8 h played5130164

« i would have rather spent 20 dollars on the demo than this version of the game, they went backwards in gameplay everything handled great in the demo and it seems like they rebuilt the entire physics system and it flopped. »

👎 anonymous review · 12 h played892184

« It's been over 3 months since release and no meaningful updates... EDIT: Here we are guys, at least 3-4 months after my original review and still not a peep from the dev. Not a progress update, nothin. »

👎 anonymous review · 17 h played371852

« No updates or fixes in months. Game is still terribly optimized and crashes frequently. I really liked this game, but there is no reason to buy it in this abandoned state, just play the demo. »

👎 anonymous review · 27 h played621133

« The devs are so up their ass they don't address feedback from how the first demo they put out 1+ year ago plays and runs better than this half assed early access Runs like crap and the game plays like crap. »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played59531

« I love this game and all, but there is NO ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ REASON for it to take 5 freaking minutes to get up off the floor if my guy falls over. please ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ fix this »

👍 anonymous review · 22 h played61

In players' words

« Ce jeu est incroyable mais l'expérience est ruinée par un gros manque d'optimisation.. c'est dommage. Je recommande si des patch sont effectués dans le future. »

👍 anonymous review · 9 h played2

« Wait until the reviews change to overwhelmingly positive, as they inevitably will. Dev is great and the game is amazing but for some reason he decided to release it way too early. »

👎 anonymous review · 8 h played5130164

« Despite the long lapse of silence from devs... a quality update came through that has genuinely improved the game at all levels. Well done halfsword team, thanks for not making abandonware. »

👍 anonymous review · 33 h played50752

👎 anonymous review · 12 h played892184

👍 anonymous review · 34 h played61633

👎 anonymous review · 17 h played371852

« Performance issues fixed after selecting dx12. Love the demo and the game seems to be on the right direction. Just hoped the hub was a in game thing. Keep the good work guys! »

👍 anonymous review · 98 h played251433

« No updates or fixes in months. Game is still terribly optimized and crashes frequently. I really liked this game, but there is no reason to buy it in this abandoned state, just play the demo. »

👎 anonymous review · 27 h played621133

👍 anonymous review · 9 h played18953

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played59531

« gets an itch no other sword game seems to scratch, let them cook »

👍 anonymous review · 308 h played14321

« I love this game and all, but there is NO ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ REASON for it to take 5 freaking minutes to get up off the floor if my guy falls over. please ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ fix this »

👍 anonymous review · 22 h played61

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Gameplay

79 % pos · n=145

Stability / bugs

4 % pos · n=47

Performance

24 % pos · n=37

Content / longevity

53 % pos · n=15

Graphics / art

50 % pos · n=8

Interface / UX

14 % pos · n=7

Value for money

17 % pos · n=6

Story / writing

50 % pos · n=2

Multiplayer

50 % pos · n=2

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	145	115	5	25
Stability / bugs	47	2	4	41
Performance	37	9	1	27
Content / longevity	15	8	1	6
Graphics / art	8	4	1	3
Interface / UX	7	1	0	6
Value for money	6	1	1	4
Story / writing	2	1	0	1
Multiplayer	2	1	1	0

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 19 h on median; those who dislike it: 9.1 h.

<2h

24 % (n=17)

2-10h

79 % (n=109)

10-25h

85 % (n=143)

>25h

84 % (n=131)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+28 pts) — updates have won players over

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

💶 Price history

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 30, 2026 · All-time low: €19.19 (Jan 30, 2026)

What creators say (YouTube)

Ce Nouveau jeu de Combat est Hilarant (Half Sword)

Lord Makira

Half Sword Review After 100%

Goblin Gaming

Half Sword Early Access Is Dividing Players…Here’s Why

Dave Polo

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Strengths

The core combat loop drives the experience, with 115 positive mentions out of 145 regarding gameplay.
Long-term engagement is high, as players with over 25 hours of playtime report an 84% satisfaction rate.
The physics-driven simulation provides a unique, highly entertaining challenge that earns 27 mentions specifically for being fun.

Weaknesses

Technical instability is a significant hurdle, with 41 negative mentions out of 47 specifically citing bugs.
General performance remains a sore spot, garnering 27 negative mentions out of 37.
The user interface is difficult to navigate, reflected in 6 negative mentions out of 7.

Who is it for?

This title is for players who prioritize emergent, physics-based combat hilarity over polish and don't mind enduring technical hiccups for the sake of a unique challenge.

Is Half Sword worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 70% of 26,799 Steam reviews are positive (player score 80/100). Most-praised strength: The core combat loop drives the experience. Current price: 23,99€.

Verdict

Half Sword is a diamond in the rough that succeeds by leaning into its own chaotic, unpredictable nature. While it demands patience regarding its current state of optimization, the sheer joy of the combat system makes it a standout simulation for those who value gameplay innovation above all else.

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