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Bound to a ruined valley after dying, an adventurer and companion battle foes, explore shifting ruins, and seek freedom.
Released 20 Apr 2023
Parry Into Executions
Master Different Weapons
Explore Shifting Acrea
Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land.
Developed by Point Blank Games · Published by 505 Games









After dying in the forgotten Valley of Acrea, an adventurer is revived and bound to the land. With Boji, a Xhinnon companion, they explore the valley, uncover its history, and work to restore balance and regain their freedom.
Explore interconnected ruins, cities, caves, and other regions while fighting enemies and god-kings. Combat combines light and heavy attacks with dodging, guarding, parrying, and stamina management; breaking an enemy’s stance can open the way to an execution.
Find weapons, materials, recipes, and pieces of ancient lore as you explore. Weapon mastery feeds into character progression, while the adventurer and Boji have separate talent trees. Defeating major foes grants powers, and discoveries and victories can change the world and open new areas.
Players who enjoy Stray Blade often praise Acrea’s colorful, varied world and the rewards of exploring its hidden corners. Some also enjoy the parry-focused combat, distinct weapons, and progression that encourages trying different weapons, as well as the atmosphere and Boji’s company. These responses are mixed: other players find navigation confusing, combat clunky or repetitive, and weapon mastery restrictive.








| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 52 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |