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Sword vs Horde

Sword vs Horde Steam metadata

Zimmerbyte Games Lukas B. Zimmermann | Sep 4, 2024 | game

Released

0players observed · 4 October 2026 - 06:55:47 UTC

ActionIndieSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak1
  • Units sold (VGI)1,131
  • Revenue (VGI)$3,610
  • Review score95% positive

Sword vs Horde metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak1
  • Units sold (VGI)1,131
  • Revenue (VGI)$3,610
  • Review score95% positive
  • Total reviews20
  • Release dateSep 4, 2024
  • DeveloperZimmerbyte Games Lukas B. Zimmermann
  • PublisherZimmerbyte Games Lukas B. Zimmermann

Genres: Action, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Zimmerbyte Games Lukas B. ZimmermannPublisher: Zimmerbyte Games Lukas B. Zimmermann

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Sword vs Horde Steam metadata

Sword vs Horde metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

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SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/2866000/metadata
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Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/2866000
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Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Positive

95% positive, 19 positive, 1 negative

Price and discount

$3.99

Platforms

Windows, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty

Achievements

Not available

Platform releases
  • Steam 25 March 2024

Latest Steam announcements

  • Zimmerbyte Games' Next Game: Behelade. Demo out now! - 8 June 2026

    Roughly two years after the release of Sword vs Horde, the next game by Zimmerbyte Games is finally ready to be shown! Behelade is a classic bullet hell shoot 'em up with the challenging, skill-based gameplay and tight pacing you would expect after playing Sword vs Horde.Behelade's goal as a game is to refine and condense the classic top-down shoot 'em up formula, and to add all the features you need to hone your skill and achieve the famed "one credit clear." There are practice modes for individual stages, as well as the ability to watch back replays of your attempts.As a unique mechanic, you enter a melee mode for a few seconds when you get hit. In this state, you can quickly fly into enemies to deal heavy damage using the blue flames of the magic sword "Behelade."The first demo version can be played right now for free during the "Bullet Fest." Please have fun trying it out!Thank you,…

  • Full Release 1.0 - 4 September 2024

    After a few months of Early Access, I am happy to present the full release! By adding boss fights, different levels, new enemies, game modes and lots of small improvements, Sword vs Horde has come a long way since the launch into Early Access. Thank you everyone who played and gave feedback during Early Access! I hope you continue to have fun! The Future of Sword vs Horde: Asides from smaller patches, I might come back with some content updates to Sword vs Horde in the future, but for now, I want to focus on my next game project. Stay tuned for its announcement! Finally, here is the changelog for full release 1.0: This update brings an extra layer of polish to some aspects of the game. Added sound effects for the great goblin boss Increased the size of the playable area for more room to maneuver You can now see over the edge of the playable area

  • Update 6: Snail Forest Level - 25 July 2024

    This update adds the "Snail Forest" battlefield (level), a place where goblins and giant snails crawl through the thicket. It is ruled by the "Great Goblin." This new boss is the strongest archer among his kind, capable of shooting enormous arrows from his gigantic bow. Defeat him to get the third trophy. Changelog: Added the "Snail Forest" battlefield/level Added the "Great Goblin" boss Can shoot four small arrows simultaneously or a single big one Rolls around the Forest Added snail enemies Slow, but can take a lot of hits and don't get knocked back Leave a slime trail that slows down player and enemies alike Added bushes that slow down your blade Added a trophy for defeating the Great Goblin Added an option to make shields and helmets of skeleton knights red (for better visibility in crowds) You sword can now "punch though" their shields/helmets Only at high sword speeds (use the boo…

  • Update 5.1: Game Modes - 27 June 2024

    added 3 game modes to customize your experience: Weighty: The default mode with no special changes. Designed to make you feel the weight of the blade and offer a good challenge. Hyper: Faster pace of gameplay and a lot more enemies. Chill: Less enemies and easier.

  • Update 5: Cursed Graveyard Level - 8 June 2024

    This update adds a new battlefield (level), the "Cursed Graveyard." Unlocking this level allows you to fight in this eerie, foggy place, filled with ghosts and skeletons that rise from beneath the tombstones. In the end, you will face the Skeleton Lord, a giant skeletal mage who summons protective shields and shoots magic projectiles. Defeat him to get the second boss trophy for your equipment. Changelog: Added the "Cursed Graveyard" battlefield/level Added tombstones that emit fog and spawn ghosts or skeletons, but can be deactivated temporarily by hitting them Added the "Skeleton Lord" boss Hovers around on a magic circle. Has four shields in a spinning circle around him. These can be deactivated for a time by hitting them with your weapon. He can re-summon them after a while. Shoots magic projectiles at regular intervals. Added a trophy for defeating the Skeleton Lord Added a battlef…

  • Update 4.7: Small fix - 9 May 2024

    - fixed missing space between "Wave" and the wave number

  • Update 4.6: Brazilian Portuguese Localization - 8 May 2024

    - added Portuguese (Brazil) language option Thanks to Thiago dos Santos Mania for translating the game!

  • Update 4.5: Small text improvements - 4 May 2024

    improved some text and fixed some minor issues removed arrow Unicode symbols that didn't show up correctly in some cases added a shadow to equipment descriptions for better readability

  • Update 4: German Translation - 3 May 2024

    translated the game to German and added options to change language controls menu and tutorial box now shows key labels according to keyboard layout changed some text to make it more historically accurate changed Crusader Armor sprite to be more accurate (and also look better) fixed music playing for a split second when starting the game with music volume at zero

  • Update 3: Minotaur Boss - 20 April 2024

    This update brings the first boss enemy to the game: The Minotaur. He is half man, half bull and swings a giant axe while charging at the player. The Minotaur appears in wave 9 as a final goal (although you can continue fighting to increase your score, even after defeating him). Each piece of equipment now has a greyed-out trophy icon in the equipment screen. When defeating the boss, you will get the trophies for the weapon and armor you were using and the icon gets colored. Which combinations of equipment work best for you? It's a challenge to get all the trophies! Changelog: Added the Minotaur boss. Every weapon and armor now has a boss trophy icon in the equipment menu that turns colored when defeating the boss. Added a hint "Defeat the Minotaur (Wave 9)" when entering the world. The wave timer now shows the current wave number. Tweaked the waves to account for the boss and improve t…

  • Update 2: clearer visuals - 5 April 2024

    - player now flashes when stunned and when invulnerable after getting hit - dizziness bar now flashes red when close to maximum - added dizziness-related stats to the armor selection panel - added damage numbers when you hit enemies (and the option to turn them off) - added a timer that shows when the next wave starts - fixed dead enemies continuing to emit bleed particles when using Flamberge - fixed the controls help rendering above the death menu Starting with the next update, I want to focus on adding more content like enemies, bosses and equipment. Stay tuned!

  • Small update 1: improved tutorial - 27 March 2024

    - improved the tutorial/controls help (you can enable/disable it with F1 or back on controllers in case you need to see it again) - on the first run, you now have some time before enemies appear to get used to the controls - made the dizziness bar turn red when near its limits

Patch notes and updates

S.noRelease datePatch nameGID number
127 June 2024Update 5.1: Game Modes5842939267310845843
29 May 2024Update 4.7: Small fix5768625435395738883
38 May 2024Update 4.6: Brazilian Portuguese Localization5768625435392373751
44 May 2024Update 4.5: Small text improvements5766372999951521623
53 May 2024Update 4: German Translation5766372999947847231
65 April 2024Update 2: clearer visuals5756237364311859165
727 March 2024Small update 1: improved tutorial5749481331432757038

Complete SteamPulse Game Data

Full game metadata

FieldValue
Steam app typegame
Steam App ID2866000
Live current players0
SteamPulse tracked peak1
Live count (today's peak floor)0
Price$3.99
Free to playNo
Discount0%
Original price USD$3.99
Current price USD$3.99
Release dateSep 4, 2024
DeveloperZimmerbyte Games Lukas B. Zimmermann
PublisherZimmerbyte Games Lukas B. Zimmermann
Owners estimatedNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate minimumNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate maximumNot available
Review typePositive
Positive review percent95%
Positive reviews19
Negative reviews1
Total reviews20
Steam recommendationsNot available
AchievementsNot available
Average playtime foreverNot available
Windows supportYes
macOS supportNo
Linux supportYes
Parent gameNot available
Store URLhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2866000/

Short description

A melee based horde survival game. You are a knight wielding an oversized greatsword. Whirl it around in circles and use your blade's momentum to slash through endless hordes of monsters. But take care! You'll get dizzy from all the spinning!

About this game

Melee based horde survival Swing your blade in circles, either clockwise or counterclockwise Weapons have momentum and can bounce off obstacles Unique dizziness mechanic to keep you on your toes Dizzying Sword-spinning Combat You sweep your blade around in a large circle, getting faster and faster, but if you spin in the same direction for too long, you'll start to get dizzy and eventually lose your sense of direction, leaving you open to enemy attacks. Better start spinning your blade the other way before that happens. You must find the right moment to do so. Your footwork is important, too! Your movement will influence that of your blade and vice-versa, opening up a higher skill-ceiling. Positioning, quick decision-making and environmental awareness are key to surviving the endless onslaught. Wave Based Horde Survival A multitude of enemies with different abilities and behaviour patterns will come at you in huge waves with dozens or even hundreds of enemies on screen at once. Each successive wave will have different enemy types and increased levels of challenge. There are several battlefields to choose from, each with different environmental factors and enemy composition. At the end of each one, you will face a powerful boss monster with unique abilities. Try to beat him with every weapon to earn trophies and make it further and further to increase your highscore! Quick and Satisfying Action The game lets you get right into the satisfying experience of seeing your defeated enemies burst into a cloud of pixels. A typical run lasts only a couple of minutes, getting longer the better you play. Perfect for a quick play session in-between, or a longer one trying to up your game and beat your highscore. Historical Weapons and Armor to Unlock By surviving for longer and longer each attempt and defeating hundreds or thousands of monsters, you will earn points that you can spend to unlock a variety of weapons and armor for future runs. Each piece of equipment has different looks and stats that change the way you play. Most weapons and armor in the game are based on actual historical ones, so their descriptions include a brief overview of the historical context.

Supported languages

English, German, Portuguese - Brazil

Steam categories

Category IDCategory
2Single-player
28Full controller support
67Camera Comfort
66Color Alternatives
68Custom Volume Controls
78Adjustable Difficulty
75Keyboard Only Option
74Playable without Timed Input
55DualShock Controller Support
56DualShock Controller Support
57DualSense Controller Support
58DualSense Controller Support
23Steam Cloud
62Family Sharing

Regional ratings

BoardRatingDescriptors
dejus10Violência
steam germany12Gewalt
igrs13Kekerasan

Steam marketplace comparison data

Price History Overview

USD uses SteamPulse's own locally recorded daily store snapshots, so this overview reflects the exact regional price history that SteamPulse has captured for this currency.

Coverage And Tracking Window

  • Snapshots: 1
  • Coverage: Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026
  • Lowest observed: $3.99
  • Highest observed: $3.99

Sword vs Horde's USD price history spans from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026, with 1 recorded snapshot across 1 calendar day. Each row records the available final price, listed base price, and discount metadata for that observation. Within this coverage the lowest recorded price is $3.99, the highest is $3.99, and the first visible tracked price is $3.99. These comparisons apply only to the snapshots SteamPulse holds; missing observations can contain changes that are not represented here.

For USD, SteamPulse uses locally captured regional storefront snapshots and does not reconstruct older prices with exchange-rate conversion. The chart and table show the values recorded for this exact currency from the stated coverage start. Additional snapshots extend that record, but they do not fill unobserved days or prove what the storefront displayed between observations.

Discount Windows And Sale Timing

  • Discount windows: 0
  • Discounted days: 0 days
  • Deepest markdown: No discount tracked
  • Latest sale window: No sale window tracked

Sword vs Horde's tracked USD rows do not contain a discount window. This means no available snapshot in the stated coverage has usable discount metadata; it does not prove that the game was never discounted. Missing snapshots or archived rows without complete metadata can hide a sale, so SteamPulse does not infer pricing strategy from this absence.

If a later snapshot includes discount metadata, it will appear here with its recorded depth, price, date, and sale name when available. Until then, this section should be read only as a description of the available rows, not as evidence about the publisher's promotion policy.

Observed Price Changes And Stable Runs

  • Observed price drops: 0
  • Observed price rises: 0
  • Longest stable run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking
  • Current run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking

Outside rows carrying discount metadata, the tracked price has not recorded a separate price rise or drop yet. That means the observed undiscounted level has stayed stable across the snapshots SteamPulse currently holds. This is a statement about the recorded coverage only; it does not prove that an older or missing price change never happened.

The longest unchanged price stretch in the current record lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $3.99, from Oct 4, 2026 through Oct 4, 2026. Among rows without discount metadata, the longest unchanged run lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $3.99. The latest run records $3.99 for 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking as the same recorded undiscounted price. Run lengths describe consecutive stored observations only and do not establish that a price is permanent.

Latest Snapshot And Sales Context

  • Current price: $3.99
  • Current list price: $3.99
  • Distinct observed prices: 1
  • Source mode: SteamPulse local tracking

The latest tracked snapshot records Sword vs Horde at $3.99 in USD, with no active discount metadata. Across the available history SteamPulse has recorded 1 distinct final price in this currency. This supports comparisons with the lowest, highest, and most common values present in the retained record, subject to the stated coverage limits.

The live sales view and Steam sales record provide calendar context for these dates. A date overlap can be compared with a named Steam event, but it does not prove why a publisher changed a price. As new daily rows arrive, this overview recalculates its observed prices, discount windows, and run lengths automatically.

Regional Steam prices

CountryCurrencyFinal priceOriginal priceDiscount
United StatesUSD$3.99$3.990%
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United Arab EmiratesAENot availableNot availableNot available
Saudi ArabiaSANot availableNot availableNot available
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Tracked regional price history

The tracked Steam price is stable at $3.99.

CountryCurrencySnapshotsFirst trackedLatest trackedChangeLatest discount
United StatesUSD1$3.99$3.99No changeNo discount
United KingdomGB0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Euro AreaEU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
AustraliaAU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
CanadaCA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndiaIN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
BrazilBR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
RussiaRU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChinaCN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
JapanJP0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South KoreaKR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MexicoMX0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
NorwayNO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PolandPL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SwitzerlandCH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
New ZealandNZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SingaporeSG0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Hong KongHK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South AfricaZA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UkraineUA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KazakhstanKZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndonesiaID0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ThailandTH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MalaysiaMY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PhilippinesPH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
VietnamVN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
United Arab EmiratesAE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Saudi ArabiaSA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IsraelIL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChileCL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ColombiaCO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Costa RicaCR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KuwaitKW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PeruPE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
QatarQA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TaiwanTW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UruguayUY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArmeniaAM0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArgentinaAR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TurkeyTR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PakistanPK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount

United States price history (USD)

Tracked price is stable at $3.99.

DateCurrent priceOriginal priceDiscountSource
2026-10-04$3.99$3.99No discountSteam Store

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