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Half Sword - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Half Sword

Half Sword GamesReleased January 30, 2026
ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayer
GameValio recommendation54Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Mixed reviews (29,697 reviews)
  • Could be cheaper
  • Few players
Why “Maybe”
54out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 54 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

1 store · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value50/100
  • $24.99: mid-range price
  • Historical low: $19.99: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $24.99Lowest recorded $19.99
Quality61/100
  • 72% positive (29,697 reviews): mostly positive
  • 29,697 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 72% · Mostly PositivePositive 21kNegative 8k
Popularity37/100
  • Players up 18% in recent days
  • 854 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 153 new reviews: still being discovered
  • 29,697 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 854Peak in period 3k

Game details

Developers
Half Sword Games
Publishers
Game Seer Publishing
Release date
January 30, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
29,617
Official website
www.half-sword.com
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing

Single-player · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 10/11 (64Bit)
Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
15 GB available space
Sound Card
Any
VR Support
No
Additional Notes
SSD recommended

Downloadable content 1

Frequently asked questions

Is Half Sword worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Half Sword cheapest?

The best current deal for Half Sword is on Steam for $24.99.

What type of game is Half Sword?

Half Sword is categorized as: Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Adventure.

What platforms is Half Sword available on?

Half Sword is available on: Windows.

When was Half Sword released?

Half Sword was released on January 30, 2026.

How many people are playing Half Sword?

According to recent data, Half Sword has approximately 854 concurrent players yesterday.

Who made Half Sword?

Developed by: Half Sword Games

Published by: Game Seer Publishing

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