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Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.

2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby more8bit
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Frequently asked about Bleak Sword DX

Is Bleak Sword DX verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Bleak Sword DX is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Bleak Sword DX cost?
Bleak Sword DX is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Bleak Sword DX?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Bleak Sword DX are End of Knights, Monochrome Nemesis, Barbarians & Beasts.
Who developed Bleak Sword DX?
Bleak Sword DX was developed by more8bit and published by Devolver Digital.

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