Cervus Blade
Released Aug 2023
Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure.
88% positive · 414 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Cervus Blade is a free-to-play third-person action adventure game that launched on August 3, 2023. The store description focuses entirely on the game's core premise — a desert world, a deer-worshipping cult, and a skill-based combat system — with no mention of seasonal content, battle passes, planned expansions, or future updates of any kind. There are no DLC listings and no developer news posts on record. The game appears to have launched as a self-contained product with no post-launch content cycle established. With no unreleased content announced and no developer communications signaling ongoing development, the game is treated as complete as of its launch date.
Evidence
Store description covers only core gameplay features (combat, exploration, story). No mention of seasons, battle passes, DLC, or planned content additions.
Short description focuses solely on the base game's premise with no indication of post-launch content plans.
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Developer
Publisher
USC Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game

Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure.

DEER HUNT
Step into the shoes of a Hunter on a mission to rid the land of corruption and filth left behind by the ancient god Cervus in this action-packed adventure.
BLADE UNLEASHED
Prepare for a thrilling and challenging combat system that encompasses defense, dodging, summoning and more. Engage in epic battles, showcasing your skills and mastery as you navigate through an adrenaline-fueled world.
SANDS OF REVELATION
Explore a breathtaking yet perilous desert world, where a cult devoted to deer holds secrets. Unveil the truth behind their rituals as you embark on an immersive journey of discovery.

Cervus Blade is an MFA thesis project at the University of Southern California by Tianyue Gu, developed with help of Team Blade. For more information, please visit our publisher page. To learn more about the USC Games program, the #1 Games Program in the world, check out the USC Games website, linked to the right.
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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