Games Like Half Sword

Gladio Mori is a physics-driven gladiator fighting game with no health bars. Stab on arteries, pierce vital organs and cut off limbs. Build your own movesets, paint your fighter and battle friends online with cross-play.

Why similar: Swordplay 17%, Gore 12.3%, Fighting 11.1% ★, Physics 8.8%, 3D Fighter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its physics-driven gladiator duels, dismemberment, armor interactions, and moddable combat sandbox make it the closest overall match to Half Sword's core appeal.

A physics-based, realistic 3D sword-fighting game. Immerse yourself in a cinematic adventure, utilizing real sword-fighting martial arts and a variety of historically accurate weapons to survive brutal duels in 17th century Poland. Featuring single-player modes and a LOCAL 2-player mode.

Why similar: Swordplay 24.1%, Fighting 18.2% ★, 3D Fighter 13.4%, Historical 12.5%, Physics 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This historical fencing game emphasizes realistic weapon reach, timing, parries, and devastating localized wounds in tense one-on-one duels.

Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.

Why similar: Physics 50%, Medieval 37.9%, Simulation 5.8%, Action 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its uniquely weighty, fully physics-based melee system makes every swing, shove, and armored encounter feel dangerously unpredictable.

Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.

Why similar: Swordplay 29.6%, Gore 20%, Fighting 13.9% ★, Physics 10.1%, Medieval 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This VR sandbox delivers highly physical melee, reactive enemies, weapon handling, and extensive dismemberment in a way that closely mirrors Half Sword's tactile brutality.

MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.

Why similar: Swordplay 22.4%, Gore 20.9%, Medieval 16.3%, Fighting 11.2% ★, Historical 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: MORDHAU offers skill-based medieval weapon combat with directional attacks, armor, gore, and large-scale battles.

The Ultimate Gladiator Simulator. Fight & strategize through spectacles and arenas. Rise from slave to Champion and earn your freedom or... die trying. This Gladiator RPG Roguelite features in-depth career management and unique physics simulated combat. Those who are about to die, I salute you!

Why similar: Swordplay 17.4%, Immersive 13.2% ★, Gore 12.6%, Medieval 9.6%, Physics 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its gladiatorial career loop combines brutal arena combat, varied weapons, armor, and physics-affected fighting with a roguelite structure.

Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!

Why similar: Swordplay 26.7%, Gore 19.6%, Fighting 18.4% ★, 3D Fighter 14.2%, Combat 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It centers on lethal, precision-oriented weapon duels where a single well-placed strike can end a fight.

A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.

Why similar: Swordplay 23.1%, Medieval 20.8%, Immersive 16.4% ★, Historical 12.5%, Realistic 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its historically grounded medieval world, armor-aware combat, and emphasis on believable weapons and dueling complement Half Sword's realism.

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.

Why similar: Swordplay 28.6%, Gore 17%, Medieval 14%, Historical 11.1%, Hack and Slash 8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more arcade-accessible but satisfyingly gory medieval melee game built around directional swings, blocks, and chaotic battlefield combat.

VR horror-slasher with physically correct combat system and dynamic battles across arenas in the dark fantasy world.

Why similar: Swordplay 32.7%, Gore 31.3%, Medieval 13.9%, Physics 7.6%, Sandbox 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This VR arena fighter provides weighty physics melee, gruesome dismemberment, and an emphasis on manually wielded medieval weapons.

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: Medieval 37.7%, Sandbox 15.9%, Historical 12.4%, Realistic 8.5%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Bannerlord combines first- or third-person mounted and foot melee combat with large medieval battles, siege warfare, and detailed weapon variety.

Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!

Why similar: Medieval 30.3%, Swordplay 29.4%, Historical 18.3%, Realistic 12.8%, First-Person 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its grounded medieval setting and deliberate, technique-focused sword combat make it a strong fit for players seeking historical immersion.

Goofy Ragdolls and Physics Simulated duels that will challenge your tactics. Customise & Upgrade your Gladiator, dismember opponents in the arena and climb the Leaderboard. All for free!

Why similar: Gore 19.1%, Swordplay 16.8%, Fighting 13.7% ★, Physics 12.3%, Medieval 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This physics-focused gladiator combat game features weapon-based multiplayer duels, gore, and a similarly harsh arena-fighting tone.

Battle Talent is a challenging physics-based rogue-lite sword-fighting game, and now includes multiplayer mode, team up with friends to defeat enemies! You can create your own fighting style in a mega seamless procedural dungeon. With over 80 enemy variants, 100 weapons, and 60 perks.

Why similar: Swordplay 28.2%, Gore 19.3%, Fighting 12.2% ★, Physics 10.1%, Sandbox 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Battle Talent offers fast, physics-heavy VR swordplay with gore, enemy interaction, and extensive sandbox and mod support.

Swordsman is a realistic sword-fighting game. Customize your warrior, battle different factions in epic arenas, and defeat powerful enemies to unlock their special boss weapons on your journey to save the world from evil.

Why similar: Swordplay 28.4%, Gore 17.5%, Fighting 16% ★, Medieval 8.2%, Hack and Slash 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its VR swordfighting uses physical weapon interactions, parries, armor, dismemberment, and historical-inspired opponents.

Renown is an intense medieval multiplayer survival experience set in a vast, ever-evolving world. Whether alone or rallying allies, gather resources, build powerful strongholds, and engage in brutal battles for dominance.

Why similar: Medieval 32.9%, Sandbox 19.8%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Simulation 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: RENOWN focuses on multiplayer medieval survival, base building, armor, and deliberate melee combat in a grounded historical setting.

Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.

Why similar: Swordplay 25.9%, Gore 24.7%, Fighting 18.6% ★, Historical 11.8%, Hack and Slash 10%

Why You'll Like It: Its compact, bloody weapon duels focus on quick reactions and lethal sword exchanges, albeit in a stylized 2D format.

Gladius is an immersive VR sword fighting game set in ancient Rome. As a gladiator, you will choose your weapons, train against different enemies, and finally fight for your freedom in an epic battle against the mightiest warriors and mythical creatures of the time. Win the crowd and you will win your freedom.

Why similar: Swordplay 24%, Gore 18.4%, Fighting 15.9% ★, 3D Fighter 9.5%, Historical 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its gladiator-focused VR duels, weapon handling, shields, and violent arena presentation align closely with Half Sword's combat fantasy.

Broken Edge is a 1v1 VR fantasy sword fighting game where you embody iconic warriors in deadly duels. Claim victory in the arena as a fierce Samurai, a valiant Knight, an untamed Rōnin, or one of the 5 other fighters (and more to come)!

Why similar: Swordplay 29.2%, Fighting 21.3% ★, Historical 14.3%, 3D Fighter 13.4%, Medieval 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Broken Edge is a VR dueling game built around reading opponents' blade movements, managing reach, and landing decisive sword strikes.

For Honor is a groundbreaking team-based PvP melee fighting game where Knights, Samurai, Vikings, Wu Lin, and more clash in endless battles. Pick unique heroes and master intense 4v4, 2v2, or 1v1 battles.

Why similar: Medieval 36.4%, Swordplay 23.2%, Fighting 15% ★, Gore 9.8%, Third Person 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its highly technical melee system is less simulation-focused, but its directional guard mechanics and weapon-specific duels reward the same focus on spacing and timing.

Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles

Why similar: Medieval 29.9%, Gore 23.6%, Swordplay 22.5%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Historical 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original Chivalry provides gory first-person medieval combat with directional attacks, siege maps, and chaotic melee brawls.

Legendary tales is a VR Action roleplaying game with up to 4 player co-op. Collect items, enhance your abilities and fight your way through an ever changing dungeon to make your own Legendary Tales.

Why similar: Swordplay 39.9%, Gore 26.1%, Medieval 17.9%, Combat 7%, Hack and Slash 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This physics-based VR action RPG has tactile melee weapons, shield blocking, dungeon combat, and satisfying close-quarters impact.

Endorphin Vice is a physics-based sandbox game for exploring realistic gore and wound reactions. Customize your environment with tactically designed objects and gear. Play as a vigilante, using military tactics and tools to create and test various scenarios and effects.

Why similar: Gore 32.7%, Physics 20.5%, Sandbox 13.9%, Realistic 13.7%, Combat 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its ragdoll-driven sandbox violence and experimental physics combat appeal to the same interest in emergent, body-impact-focused mayhem.

Grimlord is a Dark Fantasy Action Souls-like RPG - on VR. Awakened in a monastery deep in the Lonely Mountains, you walk in an epic quest as the adventurer standing before the darkness and striving for the light against the tyrannical Grim Lord.

Why similar: Swordplay 40.7%, Medieval 17.1%, Physics 16.9%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Realistic 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Grimlord offers a dark VR action-RPG take on deliberate melee combat, physical weapon handling, and difficult armored encounters.

Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before!

Why similar: Fighting 29.2% ★, Gore 23.4%, 3D Fighter 21%, Physics 13.9%, Multiplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This turn-based physics fighter allows detailed control over body joints and produces emergent, often brutal combat outcomes.

GORN is a ludicrously violent VR gladiator simulator, made by Free Lives, the developers of Broforce and Genital Jousting.

Why similar: Gore 30.7%, 3D Fighter 23.9%, Fighting 19.9% ★, Swordplay 13.5%, Medieval 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: GORN is intentionally exaggerated, but its physics-based weapon handling, arena fights, and absurdly graphic dismemberment suit players seeking melee gore.

Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.

Why similar: Gore 25.5%, Physics 14.7%, Medieval 13.3%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Realistic 11%

The golden age of violent flash games now in your VR headset. Fully physics based combat with melee and firearms featuring copious amounts of blood, gore and destruction.

Why similar: Swordplay 31%, Physics 21.7%, Gore 21.2%, Sandbox 13.5%, Combat 8.2%

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

Why similar: Gore 47.9%, Combat 21%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Third Person 11%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This grim medieval action game emphasizes heavy weapons, stamina-conscious positioning, dismemberment, and punishing close-range combat.

Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

Why similar: Swordplay 48.1%, Gore 13.7%, First-Person 11.9%, Medieval 11.1%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Although more fantastical, its first-person melee has unusually physical combat built around kicks, environmental kills, swords, and believable impact.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: Medieval 42.3%, Sandbox 14.5%, Historical 10.5%, Realistic 7.3%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Warband remains a strong choice for players wanting unscripted medieval battles with horseback combat, melee weapon variety, and faction warfare.

Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.

Why similar: Gore 41.8%, Fighting 25.8% ★, Physics 13.7%, Sandbox 5.6%, Multiplayer 5%

The Bloodline is a sandbox adventure RPG that lets you play your way. Reforge bonds between kingdoms, explore the wilds, craft and plan adventures and wield mighty weapons or magic as you prepare for what is to come…

Why similar: Swordplay 31.9%, Medieval 17%, Physics 16%, Combat 10.6%, Sandbox 10.5%

Bodycam is the first tactical multiplayer FPS with a true body-camera view in Unreal Engine 5. Close-quarters combats feel raw and loud. Every angle, callout, and bullet matters. Play Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Wingman on photoreal maps where teamplay, tactics, and clutch skill are key.

Why similar: Realistic 26.8%, Physics 25.7%, Combat 16.6%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Simulation 8.8%

GoreBox is a chaotic physics-driven sandbox where creativity meets destruction. Use the Reality Crusher to spawn, manipulate, and obliterate anything. Customize, roleplay, or face devious creatures. In this world, your imagination rules, and chaos is your playground!

Why similar: Gore 47.8%, Physics 23.2%, Sandbox 18.3%, First-Person 5.1%, 3D 3.2%

Voor de Kroon is an immersive medieval strategy-action game with historically inspired arms and armor. Fight historical battles and command your troops from the front line or the RTS camera. Use the Warforge editor to reshape the entire game and build your own medieval campaigns.

Why similar: Swordplay 26.6%, Gore 18.5%, Medieval 17.3%, Historical 14.8%, Sandbox 9.9%

A sandbox game that enables players to watch or take part in a warzone. Players will have access to a variety of tools and features that give them access to customize and change the battlefield however they like.

Why similar: Gore 35.6%, Sandbox 20.2%, Physics 19.9%, Realistic 12.4%, Combat 7.3%

You are Wendigo. A hard-hearted contract killer tasked with annihilating a fanatical cult. With your trusted arsenal at the ready, experience what has been called "The most violent game in VR". EARLY ACCESS includes RAID, ARENA and SANDBOX modes with a story campaign and much more on the way.

Why similar: Gore 73.1%, Realistic 11.2%, Sandbox 10.9%, Action 3.2%, Simulation 1%

Tales Of Glory is setting a new standard for medieval melee fights, bringing best of both worlds by combining large scale battles and full physics one vs many combat, everything packed into a 30+ hours sandbox campaign

Why similar: Swordplay 26.3%, Gore 21.7%, Fighting 16.5% ★, Medieval 14.2%, Historical 6.9%

HARD BULLET is a physics-based action game, where enemies flood the neon-lit city bringing destruction to its streets. Use slow-motion, a huge arsenal, and brutal combat to survive and unlock new weapons. Prepare for the next RIDE by mastering your skills in Sandbox and Arena modes.

Why similar: Gore 30.3%, Physics 28%, Sandbox 20.3%, Simulation 9.6%, First-Person 6.7%

A FPS WW1 & Revolutionary War battle simulator with a focus on Workshop Content, rag-doll physics, intelligent AI, massive battles, procedural AI cover system, real-time building system and FPS combat!

Why similar: Historical 28.6%, Sandbox 27.5%, Realistic 13.8%, Simulation 10.3%, First-Person 7.4%

Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

Why similar: Gore 47.1%, Physics 23.8%, Sandbox 21.6%, Simulation 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

MAXIMUM Action is a brutal and satisfying physics-based first person shooter influenced by Hong Kong cinema, heroic slow motion bloodshed, and old-school FPS ACTION.

Why similar: Gore 52.5%, Physics 21.3%, Sandbox 11.9%, First-Person 7.1%, Action 5.3%

UNDEAD CITADEL hurls you into a brutal, physics-driven VR adventure through a cursed citadel teeming with relentless undead. Slash, stab, shoot, or explode through hordes of enemies using swords, axes, bows, and more. Every hit feels real as you fight your way through fast-paced medieval battles.

Why similar: Swordplay 26.7%, Fighting 19.8% ★, Gore 19.1%, Medieval 12.9%, Physics 12.6%

Experience True HEMA Combat in VR. Step beyond button mashing. Death Duel VR uses physics-based leverage to let you authentically execute historical European martial arts techniques against live opponents. Master real guards, leverage, and tactics in heart-pounding PvP duels to the death.

Why similar: Swordplay 32.2%, Historical 14.9%, Physics 14.8%, Medieval 13.7%, Realistic 9%

Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.

Why similar: Swordplay 30.1%, Fighting 18.2% ★, Gore 17.1%, Historical 12.9%, Realistic 7.7%

Realistic Ragdoll Sandbox is an immersive game that stands out for its realistic ragdoll physics, which together with various creation and damage tools, provides the player with a mix of realism and fun.

Why similar: Physics 28.1%, Sandbox 23%, Gore 18.8%, Simulation 9.3%, Third Person 8%

War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.

Why similar: Historical 40.7%, Realistic 18.6%, Gore 13.7%, Multiplayer 9%, Simulation 7.6%

A VR game focused on laser sword fighting. Cut your enemies and environment to pieces in a physics-based world. Use your powers to pull and push any object! Deflect enemy projectiles with your blade! Rebuild your destroyed temple! Train and become a master!

Why similar: Swordplay 29.2%, Gore 21.8%, Fighting 14.9% ★, Physics 14.4%, Combat 7.8%

Stick it to the Stickman is a rogue-lite physics brawler where you brutally displace your way up the corporate ladder. Assemble devastating combat portfolios, unlocking new workers and game modes as you increase shareholder value.

Why similar: Combat 32.8%, Multiplayer 24.8%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action 17.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%

An unforgiving medieval action RPG with a Souls-like combat system. Explore, grow stronger, defeat enemy forces, and reclaim the city torn apart by civil war.

Why similar: Medieval 30.7%, Swordplay 24.8%, Realistic 17.8%, Combat 9.9%, 3D Fighter 8.4%

Prove yourself as a drunken ragdoll knight. Fame and glory belong to those who reach the finish line in time and unscathed. Master physics-based combat equipped with authentic late medieval weapons, magnificent armor, and a bottle of wine.

Why similar: Swordplay 31%, Physics 19.2%, Medieval 18.8%, Historical 17.3%, Combat 10.7%

Here is a sandbox like no other. Create massive battles with absolutely no limits. Want to see 10,000 chickens fight an army of Romans?? Sure, why not. Want to see a company of WW2 U.S soldiers fight 11,000 Medieval soldiers?? There are simply no limits to the carnage you can achieve in UEBS.

Why similar: Gore 29%, Sandbox 26.4%, Medieval 21.4%, Simulation 14.2%, Action 4.3%

Welcome to Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2, the most ridiculous and insane battle simulator in existence! Create eye watering battles with hundreds of thousands, even millions of characters on screen! Jump into multiple campaigns in game or player made, or play in sandbox mode and FPS invasion

Why similar: Sandbox 24.1%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Realistic 17%, Simulation 12.2%, Third Person 10.2%

Sword With Sauce is a fast-paced stealth-action game where you pick weapons, gadgets, and a playstyle to eliminate enemies. Go in loud or stay unseen—it's your choice.

Why similar: Gore 55.8%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, First-Person 10.1%, Sandbox 9.2%, Action 7.1%

VALHALL is a blend of multiple genres, combining first & third person directional physical combat slasher with a survival experience set in a brutal world of Vikings. Survive, feel Thor's power, become an einherjar, and enter the ultimate battlefield!

Why similar: Swordplay 28%, Gore 17.9%, Historical 12.8%, Medieval 12%, Hack and Slash 9.6%

Become a medieval blacksmith. Smelt ore, hammer steel at the anvil, grind the edge, and design your own swords. Craft shields, forge tools and everyday ironwork, fill customer contracts, and earn your coin blade by blade. Your forge, your legend.

Why similar: Medieval 26%, Physics 22.2%, Sandbox 15.8%, Realistic 13%, Simulation 9.4%

Prepare the perfect heist in a fully destructible, simulated voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or use explosives to create your own shortcuts. Shape the environment to your advantage in the most creative ways you can imagine. Play solo or with up to 12 players in multiplayer.

Why similar: Physics 32.2%, Sandbox 21.1%, Realistic 15.1%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Simulation 6.9%

WuJiDaoRen is a physics-based fighting game, that can put you back into the classic Kung Fu films. Play as a mighty hero to challenge the most dangerous villains in the world and bring peace to the people.

Why similar: Swordplay 24.1%, Fighting 22.1% ★, Gore 14.8%, Physics 13.6%, Hack and Slash 8.3%

Before Kvir rose, its tribes lived under Eastbornian rule. As shadows stir beneath the snow, you must unite the North and spark the dawn of a realm destined for glory. The storm is coming — and nothing will be the same.

Why similar: Swordplay 29.9%, Medieval 16.9%, Physics 13.2%, Gore 10.7%, 3D Fighter 8.7%