Die by the Blade

A one-on-one sword fighter where a single strike can kill

Grindstone, Triple Hill Interactive, Toko Midori Games · Published by Grindstone · Released May 16, 2024

Reviews: Mixed; 60% of 135
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Jul 12, 2024
Minimum PC: 960GTX; 8 GB RAM · 13 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Die by the Blade?

A 3D fighting game whose arenas mix traditional Japanese scenery with cyberpunk streets. You parry, dodge, and attack openings, with your chosen weapon determining your moveset and your character providing minor stat differences. You can practice or fight opponents locally and online, including in ranked matches.

For you if...

+you want to customize your fighter's appearance and weapon
+you like balancing weapon speed against heavier attacks

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving fights that allow repeated mistakes

What players say

60% of 135 reviews are positive

Players praise the stance switching, feints, and tactical duels against human opponents. Complaints center on clunky movement and animations, limited solo content, slow character and weapon unlocks, and online connection problems.

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Die by the Blade system requirements

Minimum: 960GTX, 8 GB RAM, 13 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7,8, 10 64bit
Processor: x86 2GHz+
Graphics: nVidia 960GTX, or faster
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 13 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: System Requirements subject to change as development continues

Does Die by the Blade have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Die by the Blade run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 13
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Japanese, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean.

Does Die by the Blade use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam