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Sword of Fargoal

Developed by Epyx, Inc. · Published by Pixel Games UK

AdventureRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseDec 16, 2022 Price$2.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1

Overview

An adventure, rpg game by Epyx, Inc., published by Pixel Games UK — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “In this classic roguelike, released in 1983 for the Commodore 64 by Epyx, search the dark depths of a twisted dungeon, teeming with fiendish enemies and dangerous traps, for the legendary Sword of Fargoal, the only thing that can defeat the evil wizard Umla.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsPositive — 95% positive of 19
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:RetroTraditional RoguelikeDungeon CrawlerFantasyPerma DeathRPGMagicRogue-likeStrategy2DTop-DownProcedural Generation

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 Sword of Fargoal.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Memory: 100 MB RAM
  • Storage: 15 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Sword of Fargoal 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 Sword of Fargoal?

Steam classifies Sword of Fargoal as a Adventure, RPG game, developed by Epyx, Inc.. In this classic roguelike, released in 1983 for the Commodore 64 by Epyx, search the dark depths of a twisted dungeon, teeming with fiendish enemies and dangerous traps, for the legendary Sword of Fargoal, the only thing that can defeat the evil wizard Umla.

How much does Sword of Fargoal cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Sword of Fargoal at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Sword of Fargoal single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Sword of Fargoal: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Sword of Fargoal on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Sword of Fargoal for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Sword of Fargoal out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 16, 2022.

What platforms is Sword of Fargoal on?

Sword of Fargoal 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 Sword of Fargoal single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Sword of Fargoal cost?

Steam lists it at $2.99.

Who made Sword of Fargoal?

Sword of Fargoal is developed by Epyx, Inc. and published by Pixel Games UK.

Where to get Sword of Fargoal

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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