Blood of Steel

Free-to-play multiplayer battles combining melee combat and army tactics

YC Games · Released Oct 20, 2020

Action Massively Multiplayer Strategy Free To Play

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 6,905
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 95; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 2 days ago; Sep 21, 2026

What is Blood of Steel?

Blood of Steel is a free-to-play multiplayer action and strategy game set on a continent formed after a cataclysm, where revived historical figures fight for imperial control. In online matches, you control a hero in directional melee combat, including mounted attacks, while directing troops through formations and coordinated maneuvers.

For you if...

+you like short online battles mixing melee and army tactics
+you enjoy trying heroes with different combat styles

Not for you if...

−you prefer solo play to online PvP and co-op
−you want leisurely combat rather than fast-paced matches

What players say

75% of 6,905 reviews are positive

Players praise the combat, varied hero playstyles, short matches, and the ability to progress without paying. Players also report bot-heavy matches, confusing menus and rewards, and disagreements over balance and monetization.

Screenshots and trailer

Blood of Steel system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP/Vista Windows 7/8/10
Processor: Intel Core i5 4-Core Processor and above
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GT 430 or AMD HD5550
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Storage: 60 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 49
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases

Steam Deck: Unsupported

Not supported on SteamOS

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Thai, Portuguese - Portugal, Korean.