FLASH OF THE BLADE X
A first-person slasher mixing ninja weapons with retro pixel graphics
DOSMan Games · Released Jan 25, 2024
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 94% of 77
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 2 years ago
- Jun 17, 2024
What is FLASH OF THE BLADE X?
This single-player, first-person slasher takes place in feudal Japan, following a ninja seeking revenge against the clan that betrayed him. You fight through levels using weapons such as a katana, kusari-gama, and shuriken.
For you if...
- +you like fast movement and searching levels for secrets
Not for you if...
- −you want deep combat systems and a tough challenge
What players say
94% of 77 reviews are positive
Players praise the melee combat, varied weapons, and traditional Japanese music. The main complaint is the limited amount of content, while some players also report combat glitches.
Screenshots and trailer
FLASH OF THE BLADE X system requirements
Minimum: DirectX 8 GPU, 0.1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 or higher
- Processor
- Dual Core 2.0 GHz or higher
- Graphics
- Compatible with DirectX 8.1
- Memory
- 128 MB RAM
- Storage
- 60 MB available space
- Notes
- May Require Microsoft Visual C++ 2015.
Does FLASH OF THE BLADE X have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does FLASH OF THE BLADE X 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
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does FLASH OF THE BLADE X 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
Tags
- Action
- Ninja
- Boomer Shooter
- Swordplay
- Arcade
- Shooter
- Arena Shooter
- FPS
- 2D
- First-Person
- Pixel Graphics
- 1990's
- Assassins
- Historical
- Martial Arts
- Old School
Recent updates
- Jun 17, 2024 · FLASH OF THE BLADE X v.1.16
- Jun 11, 2024 · FOTBX v1.15
- Feb 6, 2024 · Big Update!