SPSTEAMPULSELIVE ANALYTICS
Half Sword

Half Sword overview

Half Sword Games | Jan 30, 2026 | game

Released

1,480players observed · 22 September 2026 - 03:02:54 UTC

ActionAdventureIndieSimulationEarly AccessSteam Store

  • Latest observed players1.5K · 22 September 2026 - 03:02:54 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak17,723
  • Units sold (VGI)457,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$8,000,000
  • Review score71% positive

Half Sword dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players1.5K · 22 September 2026 - 03:02:54 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak17,723
  • Units sold (VGI)457,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$8,000,000
  • Review score71% positive
  • Total reviews27,751
  • Release dateJan 30, 2026
  • DeveloperHalf Sword Games
  • PublisherGame Seer Publishing

Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: Half Sword GamesPublisher: Game Seer Publishing

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Game overview

Overview

Half Sword comes from Half Sword Games and is published by Game Seer Publishing. It arrived on Steam on Jan 30, 2026, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Half Sword's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 1,480 players at 22 September 2026 - 03:02:54 UTC, with a tracked peak near 17,723. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 71% positive across 27,751 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Half Sword is available in 1 languages including:

English

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumWindows 10 (64Bit)Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ, Ryzen 5 3500U8 GB RAMNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon RX 58015 GB available space
WindowsRecommendedWindows 10/11 (64Bit)Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X16 GB RAMNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT15 GB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Half Sword has sold up to 457,000 units and has 28,823 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $8,000,000. On Twitch, 4 streamers are live with around 19 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Half Sword overview details

Half Sword combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Future Feature List About the Game Half Sword is an immersive, physics-based medieval combat simulator that offers players a unique experience of becoming a commoner-turned-knight, fighting brutal tournaments in 15th-century Europe . With innovative gameplay mechanics, you can wield your weapon with precision using your mouse , feeling the intensity of each clash as you ascend the ranks to face formidable opponents. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history with our meticulously crafted collection of historically accurate arms and armor . Experience the diverse and vibrant array of armor from history, offering players an authentic glimpse into the past. Become the champion of the Arena by besting your opponents in various brawls and tournaments. Prepare for an unparalleled combat experience where your every move matters. All animations and maneuvers are meticulously designed with a strong foundation in realism. Your control over weapons is genuine, as we have crafted a combat system based on the expertise and feedback of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) practitioners and sword fencers. Through this dynamic system, players can immerse themselves in the intricacies of swordplay and learn the art of the game's combat mechanics. Survive bloody battles to gain renown and claim wealth to buy new equipment or forge your own armor and weapons tailored to your combat style. Feeling confident? Bet on your success to potentially boost your earnings and further your progress. Every story needs an end, and in Half Sword, it often means losing your head - quite lite…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Half Sword is listed as a game with $24.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, and Early Access. SteamPulse's latest observation records 1,480 players at 22 September 2026 - 03:02:54 UTC, a tracked peak of 17,723, and 71% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameHalf Sword
Steam App ID2397300
Typegame
Release dateJan 30, 2026
DeveloperHalf Sword Games
PublisherGame Seer Publishing
Price$24.99
PlatformsWindows
GenresAction, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players1,480 · 22 September 2026 - 03:02:54 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak17,723
Positive reviews19,824
Negative reviews7,927
Total reviews27,751
Positive percent71%
Review typeMostly Positive
Recommendations28,823
Average playtime1,921 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateJan 30, 2026
Official Steam feed update (UTC)16 September 2026 - 15:53:53 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 03:02:54 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 03:02:54 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 03:02:54 UTC

Content descriptors

This game depicts realistic, physics-based medieval combat. It contains frequent and extreme violence, including blood, gore, dismemberment, and exposed anatomy (bones and organs). Brutality is a core part of the gameplay loop.

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support emailNot available
Support URLSupport page
Legal noticeNot available

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/2397300
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2397300/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/2397300
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Half Sword

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Half Sword?

Half Sword's latest SteamPulse observation records 1,480 players at 22 September 2026 - 03:02:54 UTC, with a tracked peak of 17,723 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 32 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Half Sword growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 1,504 players; the highest observed daily value is 1,986 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Half Sword?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (48.1%), United Kingdom (10.4%), Canada (6.5%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (40.1%), United Kingdom (8.8%), Canada (5.8%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (52.8%), United Kingdom (8.9%), Canada (5.3%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (37.8%), United Kingdom (8.5%), Canada (5.6%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Half Sword?

Half Sword currently sits at 71% positive across 27,751 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 19,824 positive reviews and 7,927 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Mostly Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Half Sword have?

Half Sword currently has about 103.9K tracked Steam followers as of 8 March 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 19 live viewers across 4 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Half Sword?

Half Sword is currently listed at $24.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 28,823, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Mostly Positive

71% positive, 19,824 positive, 7,927 negative

Price and discount

$24.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing

Achievements

Not available

Platform releases
  • Steam 30 January 2026

DLC and packages

Steam bundles

Supporter EditionBundle #67665 - Complete set$25.48
Half Sword - Supporter EditionLove the game? This Supporter Edition is for those who want to go the extra mile to support our journey as an indie studio.dlc #4355970$2.99
Half SwordBuy Half Sword #862497$24.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64Bit) Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ, Ryzen 5 3500U Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 15 GB available space Sound Card: Any VR Support: No Additional Notes: SSD recommended

Recommended requirements

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system 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

Live Twitch streams

StreamerTitleViewersLanguage
SproutMage(18+!) @ophiebunny is taking on the Sprout pokemon challenge, if she messes one up i get to stab one of you.15en
elarevalo13DE SIN TECHO A CABALLERO 2.02es
HA7w1rethis stream is peak1en
lordgreenthumbzlate night gaming1en

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