En Garde!

En Garde!

Released Aug 2023

En Garde! – the swashbuckler action game! Battle graceless guards and nefarious noblemen in fast-paced fights full of spectacle. Use the environment, your wit and your blade to teach them all a lesson!

90% positive · 4,885 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

En Garde! launched on August 16, 2023 as a complete, self-contained swashbuckling action game from small indie studio Fireplace Games. Following launch, the team was active through early 2024, shipping several patches focused on quality-of-life improvements, display and Steam Deck compatibility, enemy balance tweaks, and language support additions (Chinese, Italian, and Ukrainian). The most notable post-launch communication came on October 11, 2023, when the developer noted the game was "getting closer to a definitive state" and mentioned interest in bringing it to consoles — framing the PC version as essentially complete. The last developer communication was a minor update on February 15, 2024, adding Ukrainian language support. Since then, there have been no further posts, patches, or announcements. The only DLC is the soundtrack, which released on launch day. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap, and no announced future content. The pattern of activity — progressively smaller patches tapering off to silence after February 2024 — is consistent with a finished game that has completed its post-launch support cycle.
Evidence
Developer states the game is 'getting closer to a definitive state' and is looking into console ports — implying PC content is winding down.
news post · Oct 11, 2023 source development ending
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En Garde! officially launches on Steam as a complete commercial game after 3+ years of development by a small indie team.
news post · Aug 16, 2023 source content shipped
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Aug 2023

Media

Details

Publisher
Fireplace Games
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

From the forgotten pages of history, comes Adalia de Volador! Legendary swashbuckler. Dashing adventurer. Hero of the people.

Play as Adalia in her daring escapades full of sword-fighting, satire and shenanigans. Challenge the cruel Count-Duke and oppose tyranny with panache!

Beautifully painted locations, charismatic characters, and an astounding amount of battle banter will transport you to the golden age of swashbuckling comedy!

So, sharpen your sword, grab your boots and hat, and embark on a hilarious, action-packed spectacle!

Fencing With Flair

Parry, riposte and lunge your way to victory! Fight with style to fill your Panache Meter and unlock special skills! But you’ll need more than your sword to win the day…

Adapt and Improvise

Challenging, ever-changing fights push you to rely on your cunning and acrobatics to disturb your enemies. Learn their weaknesses to toy with them and express your fighting style.

Experiment with the Environment

Combat areas are playgrounds full of opportunities to create mischief and gain the upper hand. Surprise, stun, or evade enemies with a variety of objects - from rolling barrels to falling chandeliers.

Arena Mode

Unlock zany game-changing modifiers and new fight situations in the arena mode. Play and replay randomized scenarios to test your skill against waves of enemies!

Theatrical Characters

A flamboyant cast dazzles the screen! Adalia and her rivals react to each of your actions, exchanging witty one-liners during the flow of the fight.

Story Episodes

Discover the tales of Adalia, with unique challenges to complete and secrets to uncover. Fight through marketplaces, dungeons and palaces: the world's a stage for your epic duels!

Award-winning Passion Project

The game was first prototyped as an award-winning and much-loved student project. The original team has reformed and expanded as Fireplace Games to increase the scope, sweep and grandeur of En Garde!.

Last evaluated Jun 17, 2026
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