Bleak Sword DX

RPG· Action Roguelike· Hack and Slash· Arcade

Released Jun 2023

Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.

77% positive · 711 reviews

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $9.99

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Evaluation

Bleak Sword DX launched on Steam on June 8, 2023 as a fully expanded "DX" version of the original Apple Arcade game, including all original chapters, three new DLC chapters, and three new game modes — all bundled into the base release. The store description explicitly states the game "includes all original Bleak Sword chapters plus the three DLC chapters," making clear this was designed as a complete package from day one. The only DLC ever listed on the store is the official soundtrack, which released on July 10, 2023. No gameplay DLC, expansions, or additional content was ever announced or listed. Following launch, the developer posted a handful of bug fix patches through July 2023 to address minor issues, and the last developer communication of any kind was on July 11, 2023 — the soundtrack release announcement. There have been no posts, patches, or announcements since that date. The developer has never indicated plans for future content, and no roadmap or post-launch content commitment was ever communicated. With no unreleased DLC, no developer statements pointing to more content, and a nearly three-year silence since the last post, this is a complete, self-contained release.

Evidence

Bleak Sword DX launched on Steam as a complete package including all original chapters, the three DLC chapters, new game modes, and revamped PC controls

news post · Jun 8, 2023 source content shipped

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Store description states the game includes all original chapters plus the three DLC chapters, presenting it as a definitive, complete package

description · Jun 8, 2023 source content shipped

high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Bleak Sword Soundtrack

Jul 2023

Media

Details

Developer

more8bit

Publisher

Devolver Digital

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Action Roguelike Hack and Slash Arcade 2D Fighter Action-Adventure Swordplay Horror 2D Controller Pixel Graphics Linear Action Dark Fantasy Minimalist Fantasy

About this game

Pure, thrilling, and wonderfully cruel, Bleak Sword DX is a dark fantasy action game challenging warriors to fight their way through compact, cursed diorama battlefields.

Newly updated for PC, Bleak Sword DX expands on the critically acclaimed Apple Arcade version with elegant controls, three new game modes, and multiple gameplay and graphical improvements.

Through twelve tense and deeply atmospheric chapters, you must lift the curse of the legendary Bleak Sword by striking down all manner of horrifying creatures across an oppressive world wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic.

This striking experience is scored by award-winning composer Jim Guthrie, with sound provided by famed designer Joonas Turner.

BRUTAL NEW CHAPTERS

DX includes all original Bleak Sword chapters plus the three DLC chapters complete with new level and enemy layouts.

UNPREDICTABLE ADVENTURE

A brand new Randomizer campaign modifier throws you into a remixed version of the original game where leveling up or facing bosses in order is not guaranteed.

UNTOUCHABLE

Jump into the brand new Boss Run gauntlet and face all 12 in-game bosses back to back with only one health bar. Make one wrong step and prepare to pay dearly!

ENDLESS BATTLES

The soul-crushing Arena mode throws you into a gladiator-style fight for survival. Fight increasingly difficult enemies and become a Bleak Sword legend.

DYNAMIC GAMEPLAY IMPROVEMENTS

New attacks, parries, and counters complement a streamlined control system designed specifically for PC & console, while enhanced enemy AI makes them more unpredictable.

STUNNING GRAPHICAL ENHANCEMENTS

New post-processing effects, adaptive depth of field, and a series of filters give Bleak Sword DX a fresh lick of paint, while particle effects, foliage, and weather enhancements bring a new level of atmosphere and immersion to the world.