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The Lone Sword

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About The Lone Sword

Master The Blade

You are the Sword: a sentient blade on a quest to find your Maker and to uncover the meaning of your life. This narrative platformer combines unique swordplay with puzzle-based exploration, inviting you to reflect while fighting to survive.

A World of Mystery

Enter the depths of an insane castle filled with puzzles, secret passageways, and unique mechanics. Nostalgic soul of classic platformers meets modern design that challenges your curiosity and imagination.

Defy Your Limits

Step into the world of The Lone Sword and carve through the mystery. Talk to fellow machines and slice through your enemies. Unbound by gravity, what will bring you down?

Unique Gameplay Features:

  • The Sword is the Hero: Experience gameplay where the Sword is not just a weapon but the heart of the story—each swing and movement reflects your mastery and purpose.

  • Puzzle-Based Exploration: Traverse a castle, solving puzzles and uncovering secrets as you progress through a narrative-rich world.

  • Your entire body is dangerous: Slice through enemies, pick their weak spots, and don't let them hit back!

  • Evocative Minimalism: art direction defined by bold shapes and striking colors, free from visual noise.

  • A Mechanical Fable: Immerse yourself in a whimsical and weird tale that explores themes of identity, creation, and purpose.

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System Requirements

PC

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer Processor: Intel Core i5, AMD FX Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 (1 GB VRAM), Radeon HD 7770, Intel UHD Graphics 620 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer Processor: Intel Core i7 (4th gen), AMD Ryzen Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 950, Radeon RX 460, Intel Xe/Arc Graphics DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space

Mac

Minimum

Minimum: Requires an Apple processor OS: Monterey 12 or newer Processor: Apple M1 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Apple M1 or better Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires an Apple processor OS: Sequoia 15 or newer Processor: Apple M1 Pro or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Apple M1 Pro or better Storage: 1 GB available space

Linux

Minimum

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 22.04, SteamOS 3.0 or newer Processor: Intel Core i5, AMD FX Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ or Vulcan-capable GPU with 1GB VRAM Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: OS: Ubuntu 24.04, SteamOS 3.0, Zorin OS 18 or newer Processor: Intel Core i7 (4th gen), AMD Ryzen Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050, Radeon RX 460, Intel Xe/Arc Graphics Storage: 1 GB available space