King’s Blade is a side-scrolling beat ’em up set in a grim fantasy world. You play as elite warriors fighting through the armies of the Barganian Empire. The developers cite Conan the Barbarian, Golden Axe and Streets of Rage as inspirations. If you like arcade-style brawlers you can play on the couch with friends, it’s worth a look. It’s out on PC via Steam, and the Nintendo Switch version is due on September 30, 2026.
Game information
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Game title | King’s Blade |
| Platforms | PC (Steam, Windows); Nintendo Switch (playable on Switch 2, per Nintendo) |
| Release date | PC: Aug 7, 2025. Switch: Sept 30, 2026 (US) |
| Genre | Beat ’em up (Steam also tags it Action, Adventure and Indie) |
| Developer | PC: Alexey Suslin. Switch: Sometimes You (per Nintendo’s store page) |
| Publisher | PC: Alexey Suslin. Switch: Sometimes You |
| File size | Switch: about 1000 MB (estimate, may change). Switch 2: about 681 MB (estimate). PC: 2 GB storage listed as minimum |
| Version or update | Not supplied |
| Languages | Steam: English, Russian, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish (interface and subtitles). Nintendo US: the same list minus Turkish |
| Rating | ESRB: Blood, Violence (Nintendo store page) |
About the game
The publisher’s description sets the game in a “grim world of heroic fantasy.” You command the elite warriors of the King’s Blade and fight through the hordes of the Barganian Empire. The stated goal is to brawl across dangerous lands and reach the enemy capital.
The named inspirations are Conan the Barbarian and the arcade beat ’em ups Golden Axe and Streets of Rage. That points to the classic format: you move through 2D stages and fight groups of enemies, and Steam user tags include side scroller and old school. The tags for hand-drawn art and 2D visuals also come from Steam users, not the publisher, so treat them as player impressions.
The sources don’t give a detailed plot, character names or an enemy list, so I haven’t described any.
Key features
- 6 unique heroes. You can pick from six playable characters. The sources don’t describe how they differ, so check the official pages or trailers before assuming specific playstyles.
- 12 diverse levels. The campaign is built from twelve stages. Length and structure aren’t specified.
- Deep combat system. The publisher lists combos, environmental weapons, spells and special attacks. So fights go beyond basic punches, and you can pick up items from the environment.
- Local co-op for up to 4 players. Friends can play together on the same system.
- Co-op with AI. If you don’t have enough people, you can fill the party with AI fighters. This also means the game isn’t only for groups.
Gameplay and player experience
The confirmed mechanics are the ones above: combo-based combat, environmental weapons, spells, special attacks and six heroes across twelve levels. The sources say nothing about progression systems like upgrades, unlockables or difficulty scaling, so I can’t say whether they exist.
On the multiplayer side, GameFAQs lists 1–4 local players and no online multiplayer. Nintendo’s page shows 1–4 players on a single system. Steam lists shared/split-screen co-op and Remote Play Together, which streams a local game to friends over the internet. That is different from built-in online play.
On Steam, the game also has 36 achievements and cloud saves. On Switch, it supports TV, tabletop and handheld modes, Nintendo Account family-group lending, and cloud save backup for Nintendo Switch Online members. Steam’s minimum requirements recommend a gamepad.
Platform and availability
PC: King’s Blade is on Steam, where there’s also a free demo. Steam’s minimum specs are Windows 7 through 10, an Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM, an NVIDIA 9600GT, DirectX 9.0 and 2 GB of storage. Steam notes its client only supports Windows 10 and later, so check the current requirements on the store page.
Nintendo Switch: The game is due on the Nintendo eShop on September 30, 2026, as a digital release. Nintendo says it’s supported on Switch 2 with the same behavior as on Switch. Nintendo says information like file size may not be final at pre-order.
Other platforms: Some databases list Xbox versions, but I found no confirmation from official sources.
For availability and current prices, check the Steam page or the Nintendo eShop listing, or the publisher’s site at SometimesYou.com. Prices and regional dates can change.
Frequently asked questions
How many players can play King’s Blade together?
Up to four players can play locally. You can also add AI fighters to your team.
Does King’s Blade have online multiplayer?
None is listed. GameFAQs says no online multiplayer, and the Nintendo page lists only single-system play. On PC, Steam supports Remote Play Together, which streams local co-op over the internet.
When does the Switch version come out?
Nintendo lists September 30, 2026 for the US. GameFAQs lists Oct 1, 2026 for Japan. The PC version has been out since August 7, 2025.
Is there a demo?
Yes, on PC. Steam offers a King’s Blade demo. No Switch demo is mentioned in the sources.
Which languages does it support?
Steam lists 11 languages, and Nintendo’s US page lists 10 (no Turkish). Both show text only, with no full voice audio on Steam.
Final overview
King’s Blade is a dark-fantasy beat ’em up with six heroes, twelve levels, combo and spell-based combat, and local co-op for up to four players, with AI teammates as an option. It’s out on PC now and arrives on Switch on September 30, 2026. It may suit players who like classic arcade brawlers and want something to play with friends on the same screen. Details like progression, difficulty and level design aren’t covered in the official material, so check the store pages and trailers before buying.
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