SWORN is an RPG roguelike in which you battle the Knights of the Round Table and take on a corrupted King Arthur. You attain blessings from the Fae Lords that you can combine with a variety of weapons, classes, and abilities to create unique builds. Other characters such as Lancelot, Gawain, and Merlin make their appearances as either friends or foes.

However, SWORN is drawing comparisons to Supergiant’s Hades series. There are a lot similarities in the genre, art style, and gameplay, not to mention the chosen release date by developer Windwalk Games and Team 17, that can’t be ignored.

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then some of the most successful indie games are now getting a lot of flattery. Hollow Knight had many imitators during the eight-year wait before Hollow Knight: Silksong released. Stardew Valley has its own as well, and now Hades with SWORN. However, that doesn’t mean these games are bad any stretch since many of them have unique aspects that make them worth playing (SWORN currently has a Very Positive user rating on Steam), but SWORN is definitely going to have an uphill battle to fight not only looking and playing very similar to Hades in many respects, but also choosing to come out of Early Access almost the same day as Hades II at close to the same price point. Although its releasing on PS5 and Xbox while Hades II is only releasing on PC and Switch for now. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

SWORN releases for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on September 23, 2025. Check out the gameplay overview trailer below:

SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

PLAY SOLO OR CO-OP

Play solo or unite with friends to stand off against the Knights of the Round Table. Combine the strengths of your characters in surprising ways and master abilities to become knights worthy of standing off against Arthur himself.

EXPLORE A FALLEN CAMELOT

  • Meet familiar friends and foes from Arthurian legend.

  • Discover the source of spreading darkness over Avalon.

  • Befriend and learn from powerful figures such as Merlin and Nimue.

  • Take up your sword as a Soulforged knight.

WIELD THE POWER OF FAE

Swear fealty to the Fae Lords, and choose from over 200 unique blessings to unleash your full potential. Will you wield the cleansing fires of Titania or take the blessings of Oberon to strike with the fury of the wind?

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY

Versatility thrives in the ever-changing battlegrounds of Camelot. Combine your blessings with unique character, weapon, and ability selections. Test thousands of unique builds as you become a seasoned knight.

BECOME WORTHY

Upgrades from the Beacon of Avalore will forge your squire into a worthy champion over time. However, if you believe you are already worthy of facing Arthur, get ready for a challenge that will put your skills to the test.

IMMERSE YOURSELF

Delve into a beautifully crafted comic world, inspired by the work of American artist Mike Mignola. Fully experience the awesome art and original sound that brings the world of SWORN to life.

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