Die by the Blade
Developed by Grindstone, Triple Hill Interactive, Toko Midori Games · Published by Grindstone
At a glance
Overview
An action, casual, indie game by Grindstone, Triple Hill Interactive, published by Grindstone — multi-player, pvp, online pvp, shared/split screen pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Die by the Blade.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7,8, 10 64bit
- Processor: x86 2GHz+
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia 960GTX, or faster
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 13 GB available space
- Additional Notes: System Requirements subject to change as development continues
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: x86 3GHz+ quad thread
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia 2060RTX, or faster
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 13 GB available space
- Additional Notes: System Requirements subject to change as development continues
Supported languages (8)
Die by the Blade FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Die by the Blade?
Steam classifies Die by the Blade as a Action, Casual, Indie game, developed by Grindstone, Triple Hill Interactive. 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!
How much does Die by the Blade cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Die by the Blade at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Die by the Blade single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Die by the Blade: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.
Is Die by the Blade on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Die by the Blade for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Die by the Blade support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Die by the Blade with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Die by the Blade out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 16, 2024.
What platforms is Die by the Blade on?
Die by the Blade is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Die by the Blade single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Die by the Blade cost?
Steam lists it at $14.99.
Does Die by the Blade have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 13 achievements for Die by the Blade.
What is Die by the Blade's Metacritic score?
Die by the Blade has a Metacritic score of 53/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Die by the Blade?
Die by the Blade is developed by Grindstone, Triple Hill Interactive, Toko Midori Games and published by Grindstone.
Where to get Die by the Blade
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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