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MrDoth · Published by MrDoth
Content notice: Violence and blood in pixel art, depictions of death and war.
Very Positive — 95% positive (73 reviews) · 18 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Dark Sword is a frenetic action game that mixes bullet-hell and hack-n-slash in the midst of a devastating and dark open world with a tragic backstory, where the player must immerse himself in order to defeat the powerful guardians that guard it.
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Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG · 2025 · More under £5 games
Embark on a journey through Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn, where intense hack-n-slash battles meet the vast open world of Ainn. Defeat guardians in a game that blends bullet-hell with adventure and mystery.
About this game
Dark Sword stands as an electrifying testament to the fusion of frenetic action, seamlessly blending the chaotic dance of bullet-hell with the ruthless finesse of hack-n-slash. Enveloped within the folds of a desolate and ominous open world, shrouded in a tragic backstory of unparalleled sorrow, players are beckoned to immerse themselves in its depths. A realm teeming with devastation and darkness, where the echoes of a somber past resound: The Forbidden Lands of Kalasdrine.
Features:
Brutal Boss Battles:
Face a host of powerful guardians left by King Thraxxan IV to pay for his crimes in the lands of Kalasdrine.
Hack N Slash:
Wield the power of the Dark Sword and unleash its wrath against those who dare to stand between you and your target.
Bullet Hell:
Keep your reflexes focused as you face the inferno of projectiles that enemies will unleash against you in an attempt to destroy you. Use your sinister powers and your dodge to survive!
Big Arsenal:
Find a wide variety of weapons, power ups, items and hidden companions in the vast lands of Kalasdrine.
Features:
Brutal Boss Battles:
Face a host of powerful guardians left by King Thraxxan IV to pay for his crimes in the lands of Kalasdrine.
Hack N Slash:
Wield the power of the Dark Sword and unleash its wrath against those who dare to stand between you and your target.
Bullet Hell:
Keep your reflexes focused as you face the inferno of projectiles that enemies will unleash against you in an attempt to destroy you. Use your sinister powers and your dodge to survive!
Big Arsenal:
Find a wide variety of weapons, power ups, items and hidden companions in the vast lands of Kalasdrine.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 10, 11
- Processor: Dual-core a 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB VRAM compatible with OpenGL 2.1
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 10, 11
- Processor: Quad-core a 2.5 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated 1 GB VRAM compatible with OpenGL 3.0
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
English*, Spanish - Spain*, Spanish - Latin America*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
DARK SWORD: UPDATE 1.2
News:New BossVisual enhancementsShootgun nerfedBow improved (New arrow shot per upgrade level)Increased weapon upgrade level to 5 (nerfed previus upgrade levels)Scythe damage Improved a bitClaws nerfed Gamepad support enhanced (still on develop- not fully functional yet)statue destruction zoom bug fixed (again) Thank you for playing Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn. More updates and content are on the way!Read full article on Community Announcements (MrDoth)Patch NotesOfficial
DARK SWORD: PATCH 1.1.2: Newgame+
Added NewGame+ mode: after completing a run, you can now restart the game with increased difficulty. Keeping all the items and powers you got from the previus run! A new exclusive item can now be obtained at the end of a run. Fixes: Game settings now persist correctly, even without manually saving. Volume, language, and other preferences will be kept automatically. Minor stability improvements and small scene behavior fixes. Thank you for playing Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn. More updates and content are on the way!Read full article on Community Announcements (MrDoth)Patch NotesOfficial
DARK SWORD PATCH 1.1.1 Hotfix #1
Patch Notes Bug Fixes Cultists now die with the laser staff Fixed secret keys bug Cleanse spell no longer cast when changing the keybind Providence Icon glitch reset ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Gameplay Adjustments & Additions Acid floor does more damage Boss health increased in challenge mode All bosses now receive an extra percentage of HP as you defeat other bosses, with the cap being 70% more health (in the future this will increase in challenge mode and NG+).Read full article on Community Announcements (MrDoth)Patch NotesOfficial
DARK SWORD PATCH 1.1.1 Spanish translation & bug fixes
Patch Notes Bug Fixes Developer's command to add all powers removed. Player hitbox slightly adjusted Campfire in Providence combat now stays out of boss fight Hitting stones with the hammer no longer grants the same item many times Fixed bug where the camera in statue cinematic goes to infinity Walls fixed in Elderoth arena FX sounds that didn't go away with the audio at minimum now they do it Fixed bug where inventory item description is visible without opening the inventory. Fixed some sprite overlapping bugs Gameplay Adjustments & Additions Providence icon now can not be used inside the mausoleum of alserac Spanish translation (80%) High-resolution rendering can be activated through pause menu Activation of developer commands with CTRL + B Level can be restarted by pressing “C” with developer commands activated New small area in the prelude to the secret crystalRead full article on Community Announcements (MrDoth)Patch NotesOfficial
DARK SWORD PATCH 1.1
Patch Notes Bug Fixes Fixed game saving bug when pausing the game. Achievements fixed (and one more added). Fixed wall bug in the Pits area. Fixed dashing through the stone hand bug. Fixed issue where the stone head would break incorrectly with the hammer. Enemies can no longer enter the Elderoth Zone after boss activation. Fixed Secarta bug when deactivating boss walls. Gameplay Adjustments & Additions Added a counter in the inventory for Orbs and Ingots. Nerfed staff range. The Portal Stone, previously located on the Bridge of the Horned One, is now at another location Added hint text in the Blacksmith's Area.Read full article on Community Announcements (MrDoth)
