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The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island

Developed by Plow Games LLC. · Published by Plow Games LLC.

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 2, 2022 Price$0.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price$0.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages10

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Plow Games LLC., published by Plow Games LLC. — single-player, multi-player, co-op, lan co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is a short, top-down adventure game inspired by several 16-bit games.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 73% positive of 37
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:ActionAdventureAction-AdventureArcadeExplorationHack and Slash2DAnimeCutePixel GraphicsTop-Down1990's

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 The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11
  • Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable
  • Storage: 120 MB available space

Supported languages (10)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanPortuguese - BrazilSimplified ChineseTraditional Chinese

The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island 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 The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island?

Steam classifies The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Plow Games LLC.. The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is a short, top-down adventure game inspired by several 16-bit games.

How much does The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 2, 2022.

What platforms is The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island on?

The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island cost?

Steam lists it at $0.99.

Who made The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island?

The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is developed by Plow Games LLC. and published by Plow Games LLC..

Where to get The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island

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

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