Free Swordplay Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,218 Swordplay games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Swordplay game rankings were last updated on 6/17/2025.
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1. Dark and Darker
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.
Dark and Darker holds the #1 spot for "best free Swordplay game on Steam" with a Player Score of 66. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,518 positive reviews and 23,930 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck.
2. Your Chronicle
"Let's begin your own story." This is a text-based idle RPG game. There are already more than 3,000 unique story actions and it's still growing.
Your Chronicle has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,664 positive reviews and 419 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Your Chronicle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/5/2021 |
| Developer | Samurai Games |
| Publisher | Samurai Games |
| Steam App Id | 1546320 |
3. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
Conqueror's Blade has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,515 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,589 positive reviews and 10,926 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Conqueror's Blade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/6/2020 |
| Developer | Booming Tech |
| Publisher | Poros Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 835570 |
4. Blackwake
Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.
Blackwake has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,926 positive reviews and 4,987 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Blackwake on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2020 |
| Developer | Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd |
| Publisher | Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 420290 |
5. Warlander
Harness the almighty powers of god-like Warriors, Clerics, and Mages, with a unique style that mashes a Medieval-inspired setting, Fantastical items and abilities…and…EVEN POWERFUL ROBOTS! Master siege weapons and cataclysmic spells to control the battlefield and destroy the enemy's core!
Warlander has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,021 positive reviews and 3,193 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Warlander on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/24/2023 |
| Developer | Toylogic Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1675900 |
6. 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.
Arrow a Row has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,685 positive reviews and 513 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/20/2023 |
| Developer | Lonerangerix |
| Publisher | Lonerangerix |
| Steam App Id | 2495980 |
7. League of Angels-Heaven's Fury
"League of Angels – Heaven's Fury" is a revolutionary 3D online action RPG that takes place in a fantastical world loosely based on Western mythology.
League of Angels-Heaven's Fury has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 757 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 441 positive reviews and 316 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run League of Angels-Heaven's Fury on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/4/2020 |
| Developer | CHENGDU DREAMCALLER TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD |
| Publisher | YOUZU (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 1379130 |
8. Daisho: Survival of a Samurai
Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and big village-building possibilities. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests, continuous open world progression, monthly events and your dumb ways to die not harming your fun level.
Daisho: Survival of a Samurai has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 317 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Daisho: Survival of a Samurai on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/10/2025 |
| Developer | Colossi Games |
| Publisher | Colossi Games |
| Steam App Id | 2502650 |
9. Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II
Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II pits three teams against each other in a struggle for wealth, power and total domination. Whether using the Gunpowder Keg to clear out a territory full of enemies, or the Javelin to pin your dead foes to a wall, you'll find this game both hilarious and exhilarating.
Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,224 positive reviews and 731 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 2/12/2010 |
| Developer | Octoshark Studios |
| Publisher | Octoshark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 17570 |
10. Reign of Guilds
Reign of Guilds is an indie old-school MMORPG where everyone influences other players and the game world. The game doesn't hold your hand, nor does it impose casual restrictions on players' actions. Here, everyone can find their path to power.
Reign of Guilds has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 521 positive reviews and 321 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Reign of Guilds on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/4/2024 |
| Developer | Atlant Games ltd |
| Publisher | Atlant Games ltd |
| Steam App Id | 716350 |
More Free Swordplay Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Swordplay games available on Steam.
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| 4,184 | 6/7/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,344 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 196 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 1/24/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 9/4/2020 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 6/10/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 2/12/2010 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 4/4/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 4/13/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 11/12/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 6/9/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 12/24/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/16/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/11/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/2/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/19/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/21/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/3/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 16). Your Chronicle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Blackwake on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). Warlander on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). League of Angels-Heaven's Fury on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 16). Daisho: Survival of a Samurai on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 15). Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Reign of Guilds on Steam. Steam Store.