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FORCED: Slightly Better Edition

Co-op action RPG where gladiators fight and solve arena puzzles

BetaDwarf · Released Oct 24, 2013

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
74% of 1,844
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
Dec 5, 2019
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU
2 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is FORCED: Slightly Better Edition?

This fantasy action RPG follows enslaved gladiators fighting for freedom through arena trials. You dodge attacks, mark enemies with basic strikes to strengthen special attacks, and share control of a spirit guide to solve puzzles. The campaign supports solo play and local or online co-op for up to four players.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy replaying levels to complete optional challenges
  • +you like switching between distinct combat classes

Not for you if...

  • −you expect loot collection and extensive equipment choices

What players say

74% of 1,844 reviews are positive

Players praise the close teamwork needed to coordinate fights and puzzles. Common warnings concern frustrating solo play and steep difficulty spikes that require repeated attempts.

Screenshots and trailer

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FORCED: Slightly Better Edition system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, Windows 8
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X2, or equal at 1.6GHz or better
Graphics
DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows 7, Windows 8
Processor
QuadCore 2.0 GHz +
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS or better, 512MB+ VRAM
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space

Does FORCED: Slightly Better Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen; PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does FORCED: Slightly Better Edition run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
24
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Swedish, Italian, Danish, French, Polish.

Does FORCED: Slightly Better Edition 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

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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