Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn

Top-down action RPG combining sword combat with bullet-hell dodging

MrDoth · Released Feb 22, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 66
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 1, 2025
Minimum PC: 512 MB VRAM compatible wi…; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn?

This single-player, 2D action RPG takes place in Kalasdrine, a desolate open world where you confront guardians left by King Thraxxan IV. You fight enemies and bosses from a top-down view, dodge projectile barrages, and search for weapons, power-ups, items, and hidden companions.

For you if...

+you like searching open worlds for secrets and equipment
+you prefer solo adventures in dark, ruined settings

Not for you if...

−you prefer combat without dense waves of enemy projectiles

What players say

94% of 66 reviews are positive

Players praise the combat and varied boss fights, including the reworked bosses. Some criticize unclear guidance on where to go next and combat that becomes too easy toward the end.

Screenshots and trailer

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Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn system requirements

Minimum: 512 MB VRAM compatible wi…, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: 10, 11
Processor: Dual-core a 2.0 GHz
Graphics: 512 MB VRAM compatible with OpenGL 2.1
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 18
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America.

Does Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam