The First Berserker: Khazan

Third-person action RPG with punishing combat and skill-driven boss fights

Neople · Published by NEXON · Released Mar 27, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 33K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 426 in 30 days
Playing now: 526; peak 24h 556
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 month ago; Jul 28, 2026

What is The First Berserker: Khazan?

A single-player, third-person action RPG set in Arad, 800 years before Dungeon Fighter Online. You guide General Khazan on a quest for revenge, fighting enemies and bosses while collecting weapons and gear, unlocking skills, and refining combat tactics.

For you if...

+you want difficult boss fights built around precise timing
+you enjoy changing skills, weapons, and gear builds freely
+you like cel-shaded dark fantasy and single-player adventures

Not for you if...

−you want a relaxed action RPG with forgiving bosses
−you prefer multiplayer or cooperative play
−you dislike managing stamina, gear, and skill builds

What players say

85% of 32,597 reviews are positive · 89% of 426 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the precise, fast-paced combat, flexible skill builds, and demanding boss fights. Recent complaints say a Denuvo update worsened performance; other players criticize overly durable bosses, repetitive enemies, and late-game status effects.

Screenshots and trailer

The First Berserker: Khazan system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64bit 22H2
Processor: Intel Core i3-6300 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX 580 or Arc A580
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Storage: 70 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Requires SSD, 1080p resolution 30fps with low graphics options

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: Denuvo Anti-tamper - 5 different PC within a day machine activation limit
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 57
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating: 17+

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
First time setup requires active internet connection
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean. Text only: French, Italian, German, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America.