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Hound13 Inc. · 2026 · Windows

Steam: 87 % positive of 13,606 reviews, as of Oct 27

Explore the anime-style open world of the Continent of Orbis, brought to life with Unreal Engine 5! Recruit unique companions, unleash spectacular Status Ailment tag-team action, and embark on an epic journey to save the world from the threat of a Dragon reawakened after 60 years.

24 games that play like DragonSword : Awakening and 24 that look like it. Closest by gameplay: Tales of ARISE, Dragon's Dogma 2 and Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen.

Steam reviews

What players say

Most players recommend it as a gacha-style action RPG without gacha or stamina limits; combat and character unlocks are praised, while thin endgame content, grindy progression and a strict mod policy draw criticism.

Many players say the game delivers the genre's combat and character collection without gacha pulls, stamina gates or pay-to-win systems, and they appreciate that characters are unlocked through story progress. The combat is the most praised element: fluid team swapping, flashy combos and boss fights that reward skill. Exploration with varied mounts, the stylised anime visuals and the cast of characters also earn praise. Criticism focuses on grindy material upgrade chains, a thin endgame, repetitive quests with long walking and dialogue, and some technical issues like performance dips in cities and large battles. Some reviewers also dislike the strict no-mods agreement and limited co-op. Recent reviews are more mixed on story and endgame than the helpful older ones, which lean more enthusiastic about the business model change.

Praised

  • Flashy, skill-rewarding combat

    Players enjoy fluid team combos, character swapping and boss fights that reward execution and good team synergy.

    Many players
  • No gacha, unlocks through play

    Players praise that characters and gear are earned through story and play instead of pulls, banners or stamina limits.

    Many players
  • Exploration, mounts and world

    Players like the colourful open world, varied mounts with traversal skills, and secrets to find while exploring.

    Some players
  • Stylised anime visuals

    The cel-shaded art style, character designs and animations are praised as polished and attractive.

    Some players

Criticised

  • Grindy material progression

    Upgrading gear and characters requires long chains of materials, which players find repetitive and overwhelming.

    Many players
  • Thin endgame and repetitive quests

    Players report little endgame content and many quests that consist of walking between NPCs with weak dialogue.

    Many players
  • Performance and optimisation issues

    Players report stutters, frame drops in big cities and large battles, and battery drain on handhelds.

    Some players
  • Strict mod policy and limited co-op

    Players dislike the agreement to avoid mods and find cooperative play too limited, especially joining friends' worlds.

    Some players
Who it suits
Suits players who like gacha-style collecting and combat but want no pulls, stamina limits or spending pressure, and who enjoy grinding for upgrades.
Who should skip it
Players seeking deep story, a rich endgame or freedom to use mods may want to skip it or wait for more content.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with over 50 hours more often note the thin endgame and the grind, while newer players praise the combat and unlocks.

Summarised by AI from 60 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 18, 2026.

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At a glance

What games like DragonSword : Awakening have in common

  • They came out between 2009 and 2026, none of them after DragonSword : Awakening (2026).
  • Best rated by Steam players: ASTLIBRA Revision (95 % positive of 26,958).

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Our review

DragonSword: Awakening Review — A Breath of Fresh Anime Action-RPG

DragonSword: Awakening is a heartfelt, playable example of what happens when gacha design meets buy‑to‑play sensibilities.

Published July 23, 2026

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Matches come from embeddings of Steam descriptions, player tags and screenshots, computed offline. “Plays like” compares what the games are about and how players tag them; “Looks like” compares their screenshots. The share of positive reviews is based on Steam user reviews.