Die by the Blade cover

Die by the Blade

Critic score1 critic
First release
May 16, 2024
Publisher
Grindstone
Genres
Fighting, Indie · Action

Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!

Also known as DieByTheBlade.exe

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Storyline
Die by the Blade does not use the concept of healthpoints and healthbar. Just as in real life, any hit delivered is painful. The game is built on a realistic battle system which emphasizes weapon positioning for defending yourself. A clean hit to the any vital area will result in an instant death. This system will help you to absorb your mistakes and give you a chance to mount a comeback needed for victory. Since every fight in Die by the Blade has different feel and difficulty, you can choose how many lives will be part of the round and then you can easily adapt to the difficulty of each fight for yourself. One to three lives result in high tension fights which might be sometimes based on luck and one random win can affect the whole result of the match. Five to seven lives fights are a bit more relaxed.Read more

Die by the Blade does not use the concept of healthpoints and healthbar. Just as in real life, any hit delivered is painful. The game is built on a realistic battle system which emphasizes weapon positioning for defending yourself. A clean hit to the any vital area will result in an instant death. This system will help you to absorb your mistakes and give you a chance to mount a comeback needed for victory. Since every fight in Die by the Blade has different feel and difficulty, you can choose how many lives will be part of the round and then you can easily adapt to the difficulty of each fight for yourself. One to three lives result in high tension fights which might be sometimes based on luck and one random win can affect the whole result of the match. Five to seven lives fights are a bit more relaxed.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 16, 2024
PlayStation 4
May 16, 2024
Xbox One
May 16, 2024
All 5 release dates
PlayStation 5
May 16, 2024
Xbox Series X|S
May 16, 2024
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
cyberpunk, samurai, swordplay, gore, feudal japan
… All 6, swordsman

At a Glance

Critic Score
45

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Mixed, 127 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Online co-opIGDB · 31 Oct
  • Local co-opIGDB · 31 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct

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