Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data
Half Sword player count chart
No, Half Sword is not dead. 1,479 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,564. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Feb 1, 2026
Half Sword monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,159 | -14.02% | 1,932 |
| October 2026 | 1,348 | -1.46% | 2,208 |
| September 2026 | 1,368 | -17.97% | 2,232 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -32.14% | 2,721 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -10.25% | 4,010 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +215.76% | 4,468 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -27.73% | 1,415 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -39.75% | 1,958 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -78.66% | 3,250 |
| February 2026 | n/a | n/a | 15,231 |
How many people are playing Half Sword?
Right now, 1,479 players are in Half Sword on Steam. That makes it the #492 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,564 players. Today's peak is 14% below its 30-day average daily peak of 1,810.
Half Sword player count trend
Over the last 30 days Half Sword averaged a daily peak of 1,810 players, down 1% compared with the 30 days before (1,830). In its first month after release (Jan 30, 2026) it peaked at 15,231 players. Today's player count is 10% of its all-time peak of 15,231, set on Feb 1, 2026.
Best time to play Half Sword
Based on the last 14 days, Half Sword is busiest around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and quietest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York), when about 54% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Half Sword players by hour and weekday
When Half Sword has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Half Sword
Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor. We are not afraid to show the brutal nature of medieval combat with in-depth blood and gore features.
- Developer
- Half Sword Games
- Publisher
- Game Seer Publishing
- Released
- Jan 30, 2026
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language
Screenshots
Half Sword price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Half Sword is at its full price of $24.99. It usually goes on sale for about 10% off (around $22.49), and the lowest we have recorded is $22.49.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Half Sword price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.99 | $24.99 | base |
| Euro area | 23,99€ | $26.78 | +7% |
| United Kingdom | £22.99 | $30.77 | +23% |
| Canada | C$ 32.50 | $23.10 | -8% |
| Australia | A$ 36.50 | $25.08 | 0% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 35.99 | $19.95 | -20% |
| Brazil | R$73,99 | $13.44 | -46% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 282.99 | $15.13 | -39% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $12.49 | $12.49 | -50% |
| Poland | 70,00 zł | $17.79 | -29% |
| Switzerland | CHF 27.99 | $34.18 | +37% |
| Norway | 280,00 kr | $29.70 | +19% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $12.49 | $12.49 | -50% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $12.49 | $12.49 | -50% |
| South Africa | R 230.00 | $13.91 | -44% |
| India | ₹1,100.00 | $11.71 | -53% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 206 999 | $11.44 | -54% |
| China | ¥92.00 | $13.79 | -45% |
| Japan | ¥2,800 | $17.69 | -29% |
| South Korea | ₩ 27,000 | $19.87 | -20% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Half Sword reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Half Sword on Twitch
Twitch category "Half Sword", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Half Sword Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 6 Nov 2026, with a peak of 1,151 viewers and 28 on average.
Half Sword streamers right now
Top Half Sword streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Half Sword DLC
Half Sword has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Half Sword, Supporter Edition ↗ | $2.99 |
Latest Half Sword news and patch notes
- Nov 4, 2026 WIP Wednesday: Harp & Psalterium
- Oct 28, 2026 WIP Wednesday: Time-lapse Tourney
- Oct 21, 2026 WIP Wednesday: Cuirass
- Oct 14, 2026 WIP Wednesday: Burning Webs
- Oct 11, 2026 WIP Wednesday: Crypt & Energy
- Oct 9, 2026 Translator and VO recruitment
- Sep 30, 2026 WIP Wednesday: Percussion Instruments
- Sep 23, 2026 WIP Wednesday: Arrow Time 1475
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Half Sword FAQ
Is Half Sword dead?
No, Half Sword is not dead. 1,479 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,564. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Half Sword?
1,479 people are playing Half Sword on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,564 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Half Sword?
Half Sword reached its all-time Steam peak of 15,231 concurrent players on Feb 1, 2026.
Is Half Sword growing or declining?
Half Sword is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,810, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Half Sword most active?
Half Sword usually has the most players around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and the fewest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York).
How much does Half Sword cost?
Half Sword costs $24.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Half Sword has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Half Sword on Steam is $22.49 (10% off), on Jul 3, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $24.99 right now.
Is Half Sword on sale right now?
No, Half Sword is at its full price of $24.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 10%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 10%.
Where is Half Sword cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Half Sword is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 206 999, about $11.44 or 54% below the US price of $24.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Half Sword good?
Steam players rate Half Sword Mostly Positive: 72% of 30,896 reviews are positive.
When did Half Sword come out?
Half Sword was released on Steam on Jan 30, 2026.
Who made Half Sword?
Half Sword was developed by Half Sword Games and published by Game Seer Publishing.
Is Half Sword still worth playing?
Half Sword has a big, active player base on Steam today (1,479 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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