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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

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
73% of 11K
Recent reviews
Mixed
66% of 15 in 30 days
Players
196
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
3 days ago
Nov 4, 2026
Minimum PC
–
not published

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 10,769 reviews are positive · 66% of 15 in the last 30 days

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.

Players over time

▼ -16% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 250 players on Sep 23, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026196
Nov 6, 2026191
Nov 5, 2026170
Nov 4, 2026189
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Nov 2, 2026160
Nov 1, 2026155
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Oct 22, 2026191
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Oct 20, 2026195
Oct 19, 2026210
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Oct 14, 2026187
Oct 13, 2026199
Oct 12, 2026183
Oct 11, 2026220
Oct 10, 2026230
Oct 9, 2026205
Oct 8, 2026210
Oct 7, 2026227
Oct 6, 2026189
Oct 5, 2026220
Oct 4, 2026202
Oct 3, 2026191
Oct 2, 2026203
Oct 1, 2026210
Sep 30, 2026234
Sep 29, 2026195
Sep 28, 2026231
Sep 27, 2026229
Sep 26, 2026219
Sep 25, 2026209
Sep 24, 2026218
Sep 23, 202612
Sep 23, 2026250
Sep 22, 2026224
Sep 21, 2026211

Screenshots and trailer

Elsword screenshot 1

Elsword system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Elsword?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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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

Does Elsword have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op (mode not specified); PvP online; MMO. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Elsword run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

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

Does Elsword 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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