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Elsword

Free-to-play side-scrolling action RPG with co-op dungeons and PvP

KOG · Published by KOG Games · Released Jul 2, 2014

ActionAdventureCasualMassively MultiplayerRPGFree To Play

Reviews
Mostly Positive
73% of 9,729
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
12
peak 24h 250
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update
1 week ago
Sep 16, 2026

What is Elsword?

Elsword is a free-to-play online action RPG set in a manga-styled world, with combat viewed from the side. Choose from 13 customizable characters, clear dungeons and secret levels, develop skills through job changes, or enter matchmade PvP battles; each character follows a separate story.

For you if...

  • +you like fast side-scrolling beat ’em up combat
  • +you want co-op dungeon runs with distinct characters
  • +you enjoy PvP alongside class and skill customization

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer slower, turn-based RPG combat
  • −you want an offline adventure built around one character
  • −you dislike long, repetitive endgame grinds

What players say

73% of 9,729 reviews are positive

Players most often praise the fast action combat, character designs, and range of classes. Common complaints focus on repetitive endgame grinding, expensive or random upgrades, paid power advantages, sparse matchmaking outside endgame, and recurring server disconnections.

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Elsword

Elsword system requirements

As published by the developer.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64-bit or higher
Processor
Intel Core i5 or higher
Graphics
NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1050 or higher
Memory
8GB or higher
Storage
30GB or more free space
DirectX
DirectX 9.0C or higher

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
New or Existing KOG Games account (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: Portuguese - Brazil, Thai.

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