The Swordplay Zone
Games focused on blades, fencing, duels, parries, and melee timing.
Latest Standouts
Recent releases that landed well, newest first, filtered to games with enough reviews to trust the score.
Warlord: Awaji - Lead a samurai invasion into the mysterious island of Awaji! Recruit, promote, and upgrade your warriors while navigating the ancient world of feudal Japan. Use samurai weapons and strategies to conquer the entire island and become Warlord!
Sep 9, 2026
Eterspire - Eterspire is a cozy old-school MMORPG where skill and dedication define your progression. Grind for gear, explore the vibrant world of Aetera, discover new content every two weeks, and join a growing, welcoming community in a free-to-play MMO with PC and mobile crossplay.
Jun 4, 2026
Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered - The Utawarerumono legend reaches a new climax in this sprawling JRPG! As a shadow falls over Yamato once more, Oshtor and friends set out on a fresh adventure—and somewhere, amid white mists, a long slumber approaches its end.
May 27, 2026
Re:Blade - Re:Blade is a cursor-driven incremental action roguelike where every run reshapes your blade and every boss falls to your steps.
May 18, 2026
Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle - In this exhilarating roguelike action game, the main character, Rustil, acquires abilities from the souls of various heroes in a huge and mysterious labyrinth castle, and aims to reach the top floor while strengthening the main character. All monsters can be captured, raised, and summoned!
Mar 13, 2026
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Soulstice - Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Sep 19, 2022
The Divine Invasion - Strange events occur in the cyberpunk age: a mysterious criminal steals museum pieces, historical documents in order to make certain corrections and then puts everything back. Someone is trying to prove that Good and Evil have swapped places in the past… But why?
Dec 3, 2021
MORDHAU - MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.
Apr 29, 2019
SOULCALIBUR VI - Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!
Oct 18, 2018
Absolver - Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.
Aug 29, 2017
Way of the Samurai 3 - Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey…
Mar 23, 2016
Shadow Warrior 2 - Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.
Oct 13, 2016
Way of the Samurai 4 - Way of the Samurai 4 takes place in the humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the “black ships” from the West ended Japan’s long history of cultural isolation.
Jul 23, 2015
City of Brass - A first-person action adventure, inspired by Arabian Nights, from senior BioShock developers.
May 4, 2018
Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition - Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!
May 23, 2014
Shadow Warrior - Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.
Sep 26, 2013
Tails of Iron - Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Sep 17, 2021
Top Rated
Defining examples of the genre, all rated 85%+ across 1,000+ reviews.
Blade and Sorcery - Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.
Jun 17, 2024
Arrow a Row - Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.
Aug 20, 2023
Yasuke Simulator - Step into 1579 as Yasuke, the African samurai, and join Oda Nobunaga in his quest to unite Japan! Master precise katana combat, uncover secret gear, and unleash your ancestral power in this historically inspired action-packed journey through feudal Japan.
Mar 20, 2025
Kenshi - A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Dec 6, 2018
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE - Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
Jan 9, 2014
Clone Drone in the Danger Zone - Clone Drone in the Danger Zone is a robot voxel slice-em-up where any part of your body can be sliced off. With your mind downloaded into a robot gladiator, you must survive the sinister trials of the arena.
Jul 27, 2021
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™ - Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
Sep 16, 2009
Bloodthief - Bloodthief is an ultra-fast melee dungeon-runner where you use momentum to parkour through hazardous dungeons and brutally slash through enemies. Speed-run through haunted crypts and castles and learn what dark secrets lie beneath.
Sep 22, 2025
Beat Saber - Slash the beats, get moving, and experience the world's most popular VR rhythm game!* Duck, dodge, and flow through 300+ handcrafted songs from artists like Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Metallica. Play solo, compete online, or pass the headset at your next party. Jump in with 60+ songs included!
May 21, 2019
ASTLIBRA Revision - Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.
Oct 13, 2022
