Slash Quest

RPG· Swordplay· Dungeon Crawler· Fantasy

Released Aug 2024

Slash Quest is a quirky action adventure with unconventional controls and unlikely heroes. Spin a magic talking sword through exotic lands, fight nasty creatures, overcome puzzles and make friends on your way to reunite it with its rightful wielder, the Queen.

88% positive · 189 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $4.99

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Evaluation

Slash Quest launched on Steam on August 15, 2024, having previously been available exclusively on Apple Arcade for three years. The game shipped as a complete, fully-featured product with 16 levels, boss fights, mini-games, collectible cosmetics, and an original soundtrack. The store description and launch post describe a finished game with no roadmap, season pass, or promise of additional story content. The launch post mentions "Seasonal Events" as a feature, but this appears to refer to in-game time-limited challenges that were part of the original Apple Arcade version rather than a live-service content pipeline — no post-launch seasonal event updates or developer communications have been posted to Steam since launch. The only DLC listed is the game's soundtrack, which released on October 1, 2024 and is fully shipped. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store. The developer's most recent Steam news post (September 17, 2025) is about the launch of a completely separate game, Flick Shot Rogues, with no mention of new content for Slash Quest. There have been no patches, updates, or developer communications specifically about Slash Quest since its soundtrack release in October 2024. The developer has not announced any additional content for Slash Quest, and the pattern of communications — two pre-launch announcements, a launch post, and then silence on this title — is consistent with a game that shipped as a complete package.

Evidence

Slash Quest launched on Steam as a complete game with 16 levels, boss fights, mini-games, and 50+ cosmetics. No roadmap or future content promised.

news post · Aug 15, 2024 source content shipped

high

Slash Quest Soundtrack released — the only DLC listed. No unreleased DLC entries exist.

dlc listing · Oct 1, 2024 source content shipped

medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Slash Quest Soundtrack

Oct 2024

Media

Details

Developer

Big Green Pillow

Publisher

Noodlecake

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Swordplay Dungeon Crawler Fantasy Funny Intentionally Awkward Controls Top-Down Action-Adventure Hack and Slash 2D Linear Action Top-Down Shooter Colorful Magic Medieval

About this game

The Story

The Queen’s evergrowing talking sword is lost in a faraway land. Luckily, you showed up to wield it back to the castle.
You do know how to swing a sword, right? RIGHT?!

Slash Quest puts you in the shoes of Shepherd, an unlikely knight with a big heart, wielding an even bigger weapon — Swordie! — and absolutely zero skills. Together, they must journey through exotic lands, battling nasty creatures, solving puzzles, and making lovely friends along the way to reunite Swordie (the royal talking sword) with its rightful owner, the Queen.

Get ready to slice and dice with simple yet unconventional controls where the sword controls the hero and not the other way around. Slash Quest introduces unique gameplay mechanics where Swordie grows bigger with every enemy it slays, shaping your journey through puzzles, battles, and beyond.

Express your style with over 50 collectable cosmetic items for Shep and Swordie — after all, a royal weapon must also be stylish! From a heroic look to a baby shark costume, the customization options let you tailor every quest to your unique taste.

With 16 unique levels to explore, Slash Quest offers a buffet of adventures ranging from puzzle-solving to epic boss battles. Customize your gameplay with 12 upgradable skills and power-ups as you rescue vibrant characters, extending the adventure to new environments and lands.

Compete on integrated leaderboards, participate in seasonal events with time-limited rewards, and enjoy mini-games that add depth and replayability to your quest!

Features:

Unique growing weapon mechanic where the real hero is the Sword(ie)
A charming storyline filled with humor, vibrant art, and memorable characters
16 Unique levels to explore
Challenge friends and foes on integrated leaderboards
Unique Boss fights
12 upgradable skills and power-ups to customize your gameplay experience
8 Lovely characters to rescue
Dozens of side quests and mini-games
50+ Collectable cosmetic items (for Swordie and Shep!)
Replayability with seasonal events featuring time-limited challenges and rewards
Localized in 14 languages (Brazilian Portuguese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Turkish, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese)
Original soundtrack by Breakmaster Cylinder (Aegis Defenders and Secrets of Grindea)