Bound By Blades

Bound By Blades

Released Nov 2022

Bound By Blades is an Indie Action-RPG with a focus on intense boss battles. Experience the thrill of Boss Rushes with the wholesomeness of a cozy Indie RPG as you confront ferocious foes, collect loot, and craft epic gear to fortify yourself for the challenges ahead, solo or in 2 player co-op!

83% positive · 152 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Bound By Blades launched on November 15, 2022 as a fully finished product. The developer explicitly stated in a September 5, 2022 update that the game had been "content complete for a few months," meaning all planned content was already in the game before it even went on sale. The launch post on November 15, 2022 confirmed availability on PC with no additional content roadmap or season pass announced alongside it. Following launch, the developer shipped several patches in November–December 2022 addressing balance, bug fixes, and minor quality-of-life improvements — normal post-launch maintenance activity. There have been no announcements of expansions, DLC, or additional content since launch, and no unreleased DLC appears on the store. The most recent developer communication was a patch note from December 1, 2022. Earlier in the game's development history (October 2019), the developer faced a failed Kickstarter and funding difficulties, but subsequent updates confirmed those obstacles were resolved — a May 2021 post noted they had received investment allowing them to complete all 10 core bosses and finish the game as planned. The game shipped as a complete, self-contained experience with no outstanding content commitments. No post-launch content pattern was ever established.
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Game launched on Steam on November 15, 2022 with no DLC, season pass, or post-launch content roadmap announced.
news post · Nov 15, 2022 source content shipped
high
Developer explicitly stated the game was 'content complete for a few months' ahead of its release, confirming all planned content was already in the game before launch.
news post · Sep 5, 2022 source development ending
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Assemble Entertainment
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Save the lands of Ashmyr

War for supremacy raged on for generations between the different tribes of Ashmyr. Until one day, an ancient force was unleashed that shook the world and granted those nearby immense power. But this power came at a high cost. It took their minds and corrupted their bodies, leaving only a ruthless fiend in their place.

They became known as the Ilcyon, slaughtering armies and obliterating towns as they ravaged the lands, leaving Ashmyr in peril.

Until a new path to hope was formed by a lone warrior. He united the tribes for the sake of survival against the Ilcyon and began a new order, The Bound. Only those proven through years of harsh training were initiated.

  • Defeat 10 unique Ilcyon bosses and their vicious Extreme mode variants, collect their loot and craft awesome equipment

  • Build your own playstyle by unlocking mighty item-set bonuses and receive powerful new alterations to your abilities

  • Powerful enchants grant additional buffs and enhancements to your gear

  • The fun and thrilling combat will keep you on your toes, as the encounters get tougher with each defeated foe

  • Simple to learn, hard to master: In order to overcome the toughest Ilcyon you must memorize their attack patterns and time your parries, blocks and combos right

  • Stuck at a boss? Simply change the settings select from 3 different difficulties

  • Slaying monsters is more fun together! Invite your friends to join you in the 2 player co-op

  • Select from 3 different characters, each with individual attacks and combos

  • Craft 10 unique sets of armor as well as 10 unique weapons

  • Level up your attributes and customize the looks of your character through the transmog system

  • Collect pets, send them on missions to fetch crafting materials or level them up and evolve to support you during combat

  • Take on the Tower and each of its challenging levels for great rewards

  • Battle through the Endless Dungeon to become the best of the Bound

  • Aim for the best ranks and beat your score in each boss fight

Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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