
Thy Sword
Thy Sword is a hack n' slash platformer with procedural levels and roguelike elements. A world of Sword & Sorcery awaits!
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November 14, 2017
8 years and 262 days ago
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Very Positive73 reviews97.3%
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10 itemsAbout the Game

Thy Sword is a hack n' slash platformer with procedural levels and roguelike elements.

You, bold adventurer, must break the tyranny of the Dark Overlord. Your quest will be to obtain the ancient crystals of power with which to overcome the Dark Overlord's rule.
Can you be that hero? Can you fulfil the destiny of greatness and bring deliverance to these shadowed lands? The answer lies in your heart...and Thy Sword!

Inspired by true classics like: Barbarian, Moonstone, Golden Axe and Bubble Bobble!
Get ready for a heroic challenge!
Better yet, summon a friend for a truly epic co-op adventure,
...or a duel to the death. Whoever wins keeps his head.

- Fast paced yet strategic combat with sword and bow
- Single player or local co-op
- Procedurally generated levels
- Choose your hero and unlock new ones as you progress
- Player vs. player combat
- Loot! Shops! Gambling!
- Equip your hero with weapons and items
- Challenging enemies and epic bosses
- Steam achievements
- Beautiful pixel art & animation
- Chip music created using the legendary SID (Commodore 64)
- Full controller support with customisable button mappings
