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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon RX 580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ, Ryzen 5 3500U | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Detecting... |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 | — |
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About
Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor. We are not afraid to show the brutal nature of medieval combat with in-depth blood and gore features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Half Sword on my PC?
To run Half Sword you need at least a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or a Radeon RX 580, plus 8 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce RTX 4070 or a Radeon RX 7800 XT, plus 16 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Half Sword?
Half Sword minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon RX 580, CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ, Ryzen 5 3500U, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 15 GB, DirectX: Version 11.
What are the recommended specs for Half Sword?
Half Sword recommended specs: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 15 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
How many GB is Half Sword?
Half Sword requires at least 15 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Half Sword?
No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for Half Sword. You would need a stronger card (roughly GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or better) for a playable experience.
Is Half Sword CPU or GPU intensive?
Half Sword is primarily GPU intensive. The minimum GPU tier is high relative to the CPU requirement, so the graphics card is the main bottleneck — upgrading your GPU will deliver the biggest frame rate gains.
Can Steam Deck run Half Sword?
Yes, Half Sword is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run Half Sword?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 90% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Half Sword and 30% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
