MercurySteam released the action-adventure game Blades of Fire on May 14, 2026. The title arrives on Steam with a standard price of 40 USD. A 25 percent discount is currently available, lowering the cost to 30 USD. This promotional pricing remains valid until May 21.
New action-adventure lets players forge their own swords in a dark fantasy world
Players assume the role of Aran in a dark fantasy world ruled by an evil queen. The queen has turned almost all metal in the realm into stone. Aran wields one of seven divine hammers that can restore stone to steel. The core gameplay loop involves fighting through castles and swamps to gather resources for forging weapons.
The combat system draws heavily on Soulslike mechanics but requires precise timing and tactics. Eurogamer notes that the experience is less punishing than Elden Ring. The game features innovative forging mechanics that link directly to combat. Weapon durability plays a key role, encouraging players to experiment with different steel types and weapon categories. Steam Deck compatibility is listed as Playable.
The game holds an 82 percent positive rating on Steam. This score falls short of an overwhelmingly positive status due to quality-of-life issues. Players report problems with map navigation and a lack of easy weapon comparison tools. Other criticisms include limited enemy variety and repetitive voice lines. Despite these flaws, the combination of satisfying combat and forging mechanics receives praise.
Alexander Bohn-Elias of Eurogamer compares the game to old PlayStation-era titles that exceeded expectations. He states that Blades of Fire came out of nowhere and ended up being much better than anyone dared expect. The developer has not confirmed future launch windows or additional platform releases.
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