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Blades or Bets

Tweenblade Games · Published by Tweenblade Games

Content notice: This game contains frequent depictions of dark fantasy violence and visceral body horror. Enemy designs could feature severe mutations and deformations of the human body, including exposed internal organs, open wounds, visible skulls, and dismemberment. Some creature designs may feature partial nudity in a monstrous or mutated context. Additionally, the game centers around a High-Stakes theme with extensive simulated gambling mechanics. This includes dice, cards, roulette, and grotesque, diegetic parodies of modern monetization systems like lootboxes or battle passes. All gambling mechanics are strictly part of the crafting and progression system using in-game currency only - no real money is involved.

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

Survive the ambush and become the Steward of ruined Corvarg. A tactical FPP RPG blending dungeon crawling with deep HnS loot and brutal city management. Fight turn-based battles, rebuild your town, and gamble your fate to satisfy the Tyrant King’s demands.

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Navigate treacherous corridors and make critical decisions to survive as the Steward of Corvarg. Blades or Bets challenges you with turn-based combat and intricate city management in this early access RPG.

About this game

A PROMOTION YOU DIDN'T ASK FOR

You are the sole survivor of a caravan slaughter. You arrive at Corvarg not as a hero, but as a replacement. The town is in ruins, the locals are desperate, and the Tyrant King Reoryk doesn't care about your struggles — he only cares about his tribute. There are no prophecies here. Only a broken village, the dangers lurking in the valley, and a mysterious voice in your head pushing you forward.

OLD SCHOOL SOUL, MODERN HEART

Blades or Bets is a love letter to the hardcore classics. It fuses the immersive perspective of 90s dungeon crawlers with the addictive loot loop of modern Hack'n'Slash games and the unforgiving management of expedition RPGs.

KEY FEATURES

  • Tactical First-Person Combat: Inspired by the depth of classics like Wizardry, combat puts you face-to-face with the enemy. Every turn matters. Utilize a vast array of unique actions and strategic positioning to survive against a growing roster of distinct enemy variants.

  • The Loot Chase: A system built for hunters of the perfect roll. Drawing inspiration from genre-defining Action RPGs, items are complex. With hundreds of potential modifiers and a deep upgrading system, finding a rare weapon can change your entire playstyle.

  • Rebuild or Perish: You are the Steward. Manage scarce resources to restore and upgrade essential town buildings. Every shipment sent to the King is food taken from your people. Balance your duty to the Crown with the survival of your village.

  • High-Stakes Gambling: When skill isn't enough, turn to chance. Engage in unique gambling minigames to multiply your wealth or upgrade equipment. It’s a mechanic that can turn the tide of your journey—or strip you of everything.

  • A Living, Hostile World: A dynamic day-night cycle changes the threats you face. Something is watching from the deep forests and mines, patient and hidden.

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Smart Fridge
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: maybe
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • Additional Notes: If you find anything that won't run it, let us know

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Smarter Fridge
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: yes
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes

Supported Languages

English

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