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A melee based horde survival game. You are a knight wielding an oversized greatsword. Whirl it around in circles and use your blade's momentum to slash through endless hordes of monsters. But take care! You'll get dizzy from all the spinning!

2024ActionIndie3.99 USDWindows · Linuxby Zimmerbyte Games Lukas B. Zimmermann
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Frequently asked about Sword vs Horde

How much does Sword vs Horde cost?
Sword vs Horde is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Sword vs Horde?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sword vs Horde are Quester, Koboo: The Tree Spirit, Achilles: Survivor.
Who developed Sword vs Horde?
Sword vs Horde was developed by Zimmerbyte Games Lukas B. Zimmermann.

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