Bell Ringer
Released Mar 2016
Bell Ringer is a fast paced arena PvP brawler with local and online multiplayer. Gather your friends and brace yourselves for some intense brawling! Choose between five unique characters with different weapons, special moves and styles.
24% positive · 426 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Night Node Software announced on December 13, 2023 that the studio was closing after roughly a decade of operation. As part of winding down, Bell Ringer was converted to free-to-play to preserve access, and the developer explicitly stated the game would no longer be supported. This is a definitive end-of-development statement. All prior content — including the single-player campaign added in April 2016, several feature patches, and the original multiplayer suite — had already shipped. No future content was promised or is expected. The game is complete as of the studio closure announcement.
Evidence
Night Node Software announced the closure of the studio. Bell Ringer was made free-to-play to preserve it, with an explicit statement that the game will no longer be supported.
Single Player Mode added with 5 campaign levels, 5 music tracks, and new monsters/bosses — the last major content addition to the game.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Night Node Software
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
Bell Ringer is a fast paced arena PvP brawler with local and online multiplayer. Gather your friends and brace yourselves for some intense fighting! Choose between five unique characters with different weapons, special moves and styles.
Gather your friends and play against each other in local multiplayer! Test your skills against other players online.
Play up to four players in either in teams or free for all.
Hone your skills against bots. There are different difficulty settings to give everyone a good match regardless of experience and skill.
Choose the character of your liking, from the broadsword-swinging Lucia to the fast, nimble, claw-bearing Gallows. All characters have unique play styles, appearances and weapons, try them all out and you will surely find a favorite!
Each character has several special moves which do tons of damage but drain your stamina.
Five different battle arenas, ranging in size and style. Explore the different environments- from the mountains in Thundercleft Keep, to the tower at Verdant Outpost. Each battle arena incorporates different tactical and strategic elements, use platforms or ladders to make plays - but watch out for pitfalls!
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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