Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux
Released Nov 2020
The world of Swords and Sandals is at war! Join the Crusade against Emperor Antares! For the first time since 2007, the beloved Swords and Sandals Crusader returns, reforged from the ground up. Fast paced, addictive tactical warfare is back and better than ever!
62% positive · 161 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $7.99
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Evaluation
Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux launched on November 4, 2020 as a fully featured remaster of the 2007 original, including a 9-chapter campaign, tournaments, survival mode, and mini-adventures. Following launch, the developer (Oliver Joyce of Whiskeybarrel Studios) released four feature patches in quick succession — November 10, 13, 17, and 26, 2020 — addressing bugs, balance issues, and quality-of-life improvements gathered from player feedback in the first few weeks after release. The final patch (v1.0.5, November 26, 2020) was the last recorded communication from the developer. There have been no developer posts, patch notes, announcements, or roadmaps since that date. The store description describes the game as a complete, self-contained experience with no mention of future DLC, expansions, or ongoing content. No DLC is listed. The game launched as a finished product and the post-launch patches were stabilization work rather than the beginning of an ongoing content cycle. With no developer activity since November 26, 2020 and no content ever announced beyond the base game, the game is complete.
Evidence
Patch v1.0.5 released — the last developer communication on record, focused on balance tweaks and bug fixes shortly after launch.
Store description presents the game as a complete remaster with a full campaign, tournaments, survival mode, and mini-adventures — no mention of planned DLC, expansions, or future content.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
eGames.com
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Brandor is at war! Gladiator,step out of the arena and defend the realm from Emperor Antares!
Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux is a strategic wargame about raising armies, fighting battles and conquering lands in a fantasy world.
For the first time since 2007, the beloved Swords and Sandals Crusader returns to your screen, reforged and remastered from the ground up. Relive the classic strategic wargame with all new additions such as tournaments, mini-adventures and survival mode! Everything you loved about the original Crusader, only bigger, brighter and better than ever. New missions, new features, same classic Crusader action!
Game Features
- An addictive strategy wargame for the time-poor, for those who yearn for the days when games were simpler and more charming.
- Fast paced and easy to pick up tactical game play. No complex rules to master, no steep learning curve to frustrate and overwhelm you.
- Take part in an epic campaign spanning 9 chapters and 49 missions, told from the perspective of each of the eight crusaders.
- Turn based tactical combat in classic 2D fashion. Fire arrows, cast powerful spells, taunt your enemies or send out the cavalry!
- Summon wizards and powerful colossi to aid your army, creatures of legend such as The Grail Knight and the titan Spheracles
- Choose from Brandor's greatest heroes including King Lionel and Sir Belgrave or nefarious villains like HeChaos and Arglaxx.
- Joust in tournaments, duel against other heroes, go cliff diving, go on grand mini adventures, defend your castle in epic sieges.
- Campaign Mode : An epic tale following the eight factions vying for control of Brandor.
- Conquer the Realm Mode : Crusade your way! Customize every aspect of your game, from permadeath to wandering monsters to special events.
- Survival Mode : Your army and face wave after wave of ever more difficult enemy forces. Level up your powers in between rounds.
- Quick Battle Mode : Dive straight into battle without the overland map experience. Choose your leaders, your battlefield and go!
Since 2005, the Swords and Sandals series has been delighting fans both young and old. With over 12 games comprising of both the original and Redux series, now is the time to dive in and live the gladiator life!
The Battle For Brandor has begun, which side will you choose?
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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